Addressing Gender Inequities in Forest Science and Research

Forests

Xiuhua Zhao¹  Cate Macinnis-Ng¹ 

[1] School of Biological Sciences, University of Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand;

关键词: gender equality;    women in forests;    career development;    equity;    diversity;    inclusion;   

DOI  :  10.3390/f13030400

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Forest research and professional workforces continue to be dominated by men, particularly at senior and management levels. In this review, we identify some of the historical and ongoing barriers to improved gender inclusion and suggest some solutions. We showcase a selection of women in forestry from different disciplines and parts of the globe to highlight a range of research being conducted by women in forests. Boosting gender equity in forest disciplines requires a variety of approaches across local, regional and global scales. It is also important to include intersectional analyses when identifying barriers for women in forestry, but enhanced equity, diversity and inclusion will improve outcomes for forest ecosystems and social values of forests, with potential additional economic benefits.

【 授权许可】

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