Module 2 – Gender bias and stereotyping

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this module is to examine the causes, evolution, and effects of gender bias and stereotyping, emphasizing how these issues overlap in both academia and society. This session will look at how gender norms, both past and present, influence educational options, experiences, and career outcomes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Identify the historical and systemic gender biases that influence higher education.
2. Understand the concept of intersectionality and how it shapes experiences of gender bias and stereotyping.
3. Explore the impact of gender bias on academic achievement, faculty support, and career progression in higher education.

KEY WORDS

• Gender bias
• Intersectionality
• Academic inequality
• STEM gender disparity

DURATION

6-8 hours