Asynchronous Dialogues Between Academy, Gender and Economy

Abstract

This chapter aims to advance the dialogues between academia and economics on gender gaps in organizations, identifying the progress that has been made in this area in Latin America and the challenges that remain,in accordance with the provisions of the Sustainable Development Agenda. The importance of the academy and its role as facilitator is recognized, so that it is there where policies aimed at reducing gender gaps in organizations can be promoted and advanced, and the opportunity that exists in the academy to contribute to gender equity. Emphasis is made on the contributions made by different Colombian universities, which have included gender equity and the linkage of the UNESCO Chair in favor of equal rights, duties, responsibilities, and opportunities. Finally, the challenges that still exist are recognized and must become a commitment on the part of the organizations, if gender equity in the organizations is really to be achieved.

Citation

Sáenz, M.E.V. and Olmos, M.S. (2023), "Asynchronous Dialogues Between Academy, Gender and Economy", Sáenz, M.E.V., Giraldo, L.A.C., Olmos, M.S. and Yepes, G.N.R. (Ed.) Economy, Gender and Academy: A Pending Conversation, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 125-134. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80455-998-720231014