Being a woman in academe has its challenges.
Research shows that women are paid less than men are, perform a disproportionate amount of service work, struggle disproportionately with work-life balance, and have especially done so during the pandemic. In addition, women navigate a tenure system in which it’s already difficult for them to succeed.
According to data from a new survey of higher-education faculty and staff members, some women believe their gender is the culprit for many of their difficulties with career advancement.
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