Gender and Science Communication
Reflections from a Decade of Analysis at CSIC
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https://doi.org/10.52712/issn.1850-0013-551Keywords:
scientific culture, disclosure, research centers, scientific and technical staff, genderAbstract
This article examines the involvement of the scientific and technical staff of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC, due to its initials in Spanish) in public engagement activities over the last decade, with particular attention to the gender perspective. Through a system of indicators specifically developed for the CSIC, the commitment and role of the staff involved in these activities is analyzed, providing an insight into the gender dynamics. The data reveal an increase over the years in overall involvement, for both men and women, with women being predominantly associated with management, organization, and coordination roles in public engagement activities in a proportion of 70-30%, while a balanced presence between sexes is observed in the general participation of personnel in dissemination activities. This result requires further analysis to delve into degree of participation, and responsibilities, as well as to better understand the differences that exist between institutes, centers, and units.
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