Katz, Christine

Thiem, Anja

Competencies for sustainability and gender: How to gain advantage.

The problem, the theoretical background and questions.

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Fogelberg Eriksson, Anna

Equality, Growth and Sustainability.

Linköping

2010

173-180

Abstract:
In Germany there are a large number of female junior scientists in sustainability areas. In contrast, only few women take top positions in for instance governmental or environmental organisations. The reasons for this phenomenon have not yet been clarified. Academic programs on environmental issues have been developing over the last 15 years to become more inter- and transdisciplinary to better meet the requirements of complexity and
sustainability. Up to now, we do not know the effects of these measures and developments in research and academic education in terms of the impact on women achieving top positions in organisations in the professional fields of sustainability. A further question is whether people with sustainability competencies require specific organisational/work structures. This article outlines the contexts and challenges for this much-needed research.

The Research problem and questions: An introduction

Theoretical and scientific context
Research on Competencies
Gender and Competencies
Competencies, Gender and Organisation

What has to be done? Outlining a design