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Addressing Gender-Based Violence through the ERA Policy Framework: A Systemic Solution to Dilemmas and Contestations for Institutions
(International Journal of Higher Education, 2024) Bondestam, Fredrik
The consequences of gender-based violence in academic cultures are severe for individuals, the study and work climate, and for the quality of research and education. EU and national policy frameworks are developed since long, guiding academic institutions work on ending violence and abuse in the European Research Area (ERA). In this article, a critique and solution to specific dilemmas and contestations immanent in transforming ERA wide policy development into effective actions on the institutional level are presented. The analysis and policy input builds on extensive knowledge from long-term gender mainstreaming programs in national contexts, thorough experience from working amidst a research political landscape with conflicting academic, political, and bureaucratic paradigms, and research-based knowledge on policy development on gender-based violence. A core contribution from the article is the development of a generic, intermediating, and systemic institutional framework for implementation, acknowledging both the ERA policy developments and the day-to-day challenges on the institutional level, from the viewpoint of succeeding in ending gender-based violence in all ERA institutions. Also, a model for monitoring and evaluation of progress on the institutional level is proposed, accompanied by assessment criteria and a set of well-defined indicators. The proposed institutional framework can serve as an important step forward, in a collaborative effort among ERA stakeholders, and serve as inspiration for global academic institutions and national contexts to foster progress on the endemic of gender-based violence permeating academic communities.
Assessment framework to take stock, measure progresses, and identify strengths and weakness in organisational responses to gender-based violence along the 7Ps
(UniSAFE, 2023) Strid, Sofia; Humbert, Anne Laure; Mergaert, Lut; Tzanakou, Charoula; Bondestam, Fredrik; ScienceConnect; Örebro University; Jagiellonian University in Kraków; Yellow Window; Lithuanian Social research Centre; University of Gothenburg; Oxford Brookes University; GESIS, Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences
This deliverable presents an assessment framework to support universities and research organisations in their work against gender-based violence. It is based in the logic of the Impact Driver Model (Mergaert et al. 2022) and draws on the knowledge produced throughout the UniSAFE project. The objective is to develop an assessment framework to enable the identification of the strengths and weaknesses of universities and research organisations, and to assess progress, in addressing gender-based violence. It is informed by the micro, meso and macro level research conducted in UniSAFE WP3, WP4, WP5, WP6 and the consortium and stakeholder workshops in WP5, WP6, and WP7. The assessment framework is presented as tool to be used by individual universities and research organisations, and includes the 7P model (Prevalence, Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, Provision of Services, Partnerships and Policy). It builds upon the ideas and concepts established in the Impact Driver Model on gender equality and provides specific indicators that can be used by RPOs to assess their overall institutional capacity and progress on addressing gender-based violence. The assessment framework consists of eight impact drivers and 18 indicators, and seven sub-indicators detailing each P of the 7P model. The impact drivers include institutional frameworks, concepts, institutional measures, victim-centred approach, knowledge and expertise, leadership commitment, information and communication, and monitoring and evaluation.
Benchmarking report on GBV and SH targeting national authorities and RFOs
(GENDERACTIONplus, 2023) Bondestam, Fredrik; Lundqvist, Maja; Young Håkansson, Susanna; University of Gothenburg (UGOT)
This benchmark report presents a state-of-the-art analysis of the current policy development on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the European Research Area (ERA). It is developed within the ongoing GENDERACTIONplus project, which contributes to the coordination of the gender equality and inclusiveness objectives of the new European Research Area (ERA). The main objectives of the report are to: • set a baseline understanding of current state of research on GBV in Higher Education (HE) • give an overview of relevant policy developments on GBV in ERA, mainly targeting national authorities and research funding organisations (RFO) • give an overview of the overall policy framework on GBV concerning ERA stakeholders • generate recommendations for policy development targeting the European Commission (EC), EU member states (MS) and Associated Countries (AC), national authorities, RFOs, and future research The analysis in the report builds on an extensive and systematic research review, collecting all peer-reviewed research journal articles globally on GBV in HE since 2017 (> 2 000 publications). Further, benchmark survey data on policy development on GBV in ERA is analysed, collected from responses by the GENDERACTIONplus partners (comprised of 16 countries/regions and 20 RFOs). Finally, a thorough collection and analysis of the current overall policy framework on GBV in ERA establishes important knowledge on relevant gaps and promising strategies for future policy development. The results in summary from these empirical parts of the report are as follows:
Deliverable 3.2 Baseline document on current and future RFO preventive measures on GBV and SH
(GENDERACTION+, European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 101058093, 2023) Bondestam, Fredrik; Lundqvist, Maja; Young Håkansson, Susanna
The main objective of the report is to develop knowledge and recommendations, beyond the results of the GENDERACTIONplus D3.1, on Research Funding Organisations (RFO) engagement in, and possible strategies for, ending Gender Based Violence (GBV) in R&I in the European Research Area (ERA). Methods used in developing a baseline document for this objective consists of revisiting the overall ERA policy framework on GBV, analysing benchmark survey results focusing on RFOs, discussing the results of the research review from task 3.1, engaging with key RFO stakeholders, formulating a RELIEF model for RFOs mitigating GBV, and finally conducting a Mutual Learning Workshop (MLW) on GBV with RFOs. Overall results are discussed in each section and two core arguments are developed from this work as to why RFOs are instrumental in engaging in mitigating GBV in the ERA: • Meritocracy as the leading principle for quality in research, as ensured through assessing and rewarding the best researchers and applications, is undermined by the existence of GBV in research and education. • Ethical research conduct is dependent on zero-tolerance to and the non-existence of GBV in research and education. Several important conclusions follow from the work done, pinpointing concrete strategies and activities proposed for RFOs: • Develop core procedures within RFOs Work with a RELIEF model – described in detail in the report – as a baseline starting point for an institutional framework for implementing concrete measures. This work should include thinking through each key area in more depth to develop the importance and relevance of the model for a particular RFO, develop concrete measures for each part of the model, and identify and include dilemmas and risks in working with the model. Introduce and/or develop new policies on GBV targeting the actual problems defined through working with the RELIEF model in more detail. Use the UniSAFE 7P model and other ERA policy framework developments to move the agenda on ending GBV in RPOs forward. • Build strong partnerships with other stakeholders Create partnerships between RFOs within and across national contexts. Develop partnerships between RFOs, RPOs, national authorities, and other relevant stakeholders. Establish both formal and informal networks and continued mutual learning using expert knowledge and competencies on GBV. • Ensure continuous knowledge and awareness raising Compile a digital course based on up-to-date and relevant research on GBV in RPO, targeting RFOs. Compile digital material with knowledge and practice from RFOs on how to work with the issue of GBV in relation to RPOs applying for funding. Turn the RELIEF model and the UniSAFE 7P model into an online portal, hosted by, for example, Global Research Council (GRC) or Science Europe, where stakeholders can contribute with concrete examples of policy developments, strategies, activities and networks. Develop training sessions on GBV targeting potential and actual grant holders. • Establish long-term funding of research on GBV To-the-point research, with results and recommendations for policy development in RFOs, is needed to develop the existing policy framework on GBV in ERA. Both national authorities, national RFOs and the European Commission (EC) should fund research and research programmes focusing on RFOs as an important stakeholder in the work against GBV in RPOs. • Further progress necessary for policy development on GBV Include GBV as a mandatory requirement in GEPs, as one way of engaging RFOs in mitigating GBV. Propose an overarching ERA Code of Conduct as a crucial guide for RFOs as to why and how to take on the work of ending GBV. Finally, the report also envisages the need to further develop policy frameworks as part of an overarching ERA infrastructure for mitigating GBV, targeting RFO engagement. The proposed ERA infrastructure for RFOs is already described in detail in D3.1. The RELIEF model and the UniSAFE 7Ps recommendations for RFOs – as described in this deliverable – are instrumental in setting both an institutional framework and a systematic logic for relevant actions. A mandatory GEP requirement on GBV is a vital component in this holistic approach, without which it will be difficult to achieve commitment among RFOs, as well as possibilities for systematic monitoring and evaluation of progress in ending GBV in ERA.
Ending gender-based violence through research funding
(GENDERACTIONplus, 2024) Bondestam, Fredrik; GENDERACTIONplus; Institute of Sociology, Czech Academy of Sciences
Funding research and innovation (R&I) creates the foundation for science and education to strive towards excellence. But there is no excellence if research and education rest on the potential for and actual experiences of gender-based violence. Research Funding Or-ganisations (RFOs), in collaboration with other R&I stakeholders in their national contexts, have the power to have a vital impact on ending gender-based violence in the European Research Area (ERA). By acknowledging their responsibility for ensuring that R&I does not support potential perpetrators of gender-based violence, RFOs will directly help to protect potential victims and, because of this, will foster high-quality research and education. This policy brief summarises the core knowledge on gender-based violence in the ERA, including examples of best practices and recommendations for RFOs.
Fördelning eller förfördelning? Forskningsfinansiering, jämställdhet och genus – en forskningsöversikt
(Nationella sekretariatet för genusforskning, 2015) Bondestam, Fredrik; Grip, Louise
Hur görs kön och vetenskaplig kvalitet vid kollegial bedömning? Utifrån vilka premisser bedöms genusforskning och andra tvärvetenskapliga och kritiska perspektiv? Vilka konsekvenser får akademins ojämställda och ojämlika villkor för hur forskningsfinansiella organisationer bereder ansökningar om forskningsanslag? Forskningsöversikten söker besvara frågor som dessa genom en analys av svensk, nordisk och internationell forskning om jämställdhet, genus och forskningsberedning. I fokus står forskningsfinansiella organisationer och de beredningsprocesser som leder fram till beslut om fördelning av anslag. Forskning om fördelningsutfall, kollegial bedömning, beredningsgrupper, ansökningsbeteende och partiskhet sammanfattas, problematiseras och diskuteras med ojämställdhet, men även ojämlikhet, i blickfånget. Upprinnelsen till forskningsöversikten är ett identifierat behov av systematisk, forskningsbaserad kunskap om hur kön görs i forskningsberedning. Det finns en väv av forskningspolitiska, högskolepolitiska och jämställdhetspolitiska frågor som söker svar i empirisk och teoridriven forskning. Särskilt gäller det problem och utmaningar kopplade till frågor om, och i så fall hur, forskningsfinansiella system skapar, upprätthåller eller utmanar ojämställdhet och ojämlikhet. Texten struktureras i självständiga kapitel vilka var för sig rymmer fördjupning av särskilda teman. Forskningsöversikten baseras på en litteraturgenomgång av svensk, nordisk och internationell forskning inom ett specifikt forskningsfält. Det avgränsas av en rad olika kriterier frammejslade i en omfattande sökprocess; publicerad och av forskare producerad kunskap, med fokus på kön, genus eller jämställdhet, samt med ambitionen att analysera villkor för, och genomförande och effekter av, beredningsprocesser vid forskningsfinansiering. Totalt diskuteras och analyseras 118 publikationer utvalda från ett material på mer än 2 000 poster.
Gender-based violence in the ERA
(GENDERACTIONplus, 2024) Bondestam, Fredrik; GENDERACTIONplus, Institute of Sociology; Czech Academy of Sciences
Nearly two in three (62%) of the over 42,000 respondents in the UniSAFE survey on gender-based violence in research organisations stated that they had experienced at least one form of gender-based violence within their institution (including psychological, physical, sexual, economic, and online forms). Respondents from minority groups reported even higher rates of gender-based violence (UniSAFE 2022). These fndings have been confrmed in other studies in EU national contexts (HEA 2021; Rudolfsson et al 2022) as well as in research (Bondestam & Lundqvist 2020). Gender-based violence has severe consequences for individuals, including stress, depression, anxiety, alcohol abuse, lack of motivation, an increased tendency to interrupt studies or leave work, and deteriorating mental and physical health, and it also impedes participation and affects perceptions of safety in the study and work environment in general (McDonald 2012; Selkie et al 2015)
Godtycklig jämställdhet. Implementering av examensordningens mål för jämställdhet i professionsutbildningar vid Göteborgs universitet
(Nationella sekretariatet för genusforskning, 2014) Lindroth, Magdalena; Bondestam, Fredrik
Den aktuella kartläggningen omfattar de mål i examensordningen som innehåller skrivningar kopplade till jämställdhet. Utöver examensordningen analyseras utbildningsplaner för professionsutbildningar på Göteborgs universitet som berörs av examensordningens mål för jämställdhet och motsvarande kursplaner för respektive professionsutbildnings första termin. Slutligen analyseras även likabehandlingsplaner för berörda institutioner vid Göteborgs universitet. Sammantaget visar kartläggningen ett tydligt behov av en nationell studie som kan utöka kunskapsunderlaget kring hur examensordningens mål för jämställdhet relaterar till hur professionsutbildningar implementerar och integrerar jämställdhet. Utöver det indikerar studien att nuvarande system för styrning, uppföljning och utvärdering av implementering av jämställdhet i professionsutbildningar är i behov av genomlysning och åtgärder.
Report on zero-tolerance approaches to gender-based violence in higher education and research
(UGOT, 2024) Bondestam, Fredrik; Fikejzová, Michaela; Linková, Marcela; Strid, Sofia; GenderSAFE
This deliverable aims at establishing an EU baseline on zero-tolerance (ZT) to gender-based violence, including sexual harassment. A central part of this deliverable is an analysis of the current state of play in two national contexts: case studies of the Swedish (SE) and Irish (IE) Higher Education Institution (HEI) policies and policy implementation processes of a zero-tolerance approach (ZTA) to gender-based violence. These two EU member states have been identified as having a ZTA in their national gender-based violence policy framework, based on the results of the ERA Forum Subgroup on Inclusive Gender Equality Taskforce on Gender-based Violence review of EU member state policy.Further, a brief background and description of the current scholarly debates related to the ZTA is included, as well as key conclusions and recommendations.
Sexual harassment in higher education – a systematic review
(European Journal of Higher Education, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-02-18) Bondestam, Fredrik; Lundqvist, Maja; Swedish Secretariat for Gender Research
Sexual harassment is an epidemic throughout global higher education systems and impact individuals, groups and entire organizations in profound ways. Precarious working conditions, hierarchical organizations, a normalization of gender-based violence, toxic academic masculinities, a culture of silence and a lack of active leadership are all key features enabling sexual harassment. The aim of this study is to review scientific knowledge on sexual harassment in higher education. A thematic focus is on (a) knowledge derived from top-ranked peer-reviewed articles in the research field, (b) the prevalence of sexual harassment among students and staff, (c) reported consequences of sexual harassment, (d) examples of primary, secondary and tertiary preventive measures, and (e) core challenges to research on sexual harassment in higher education. The published research evidence suggests several findings of importance, mainly: (a) prevalence of sexual harassment among students is reported by on average one out of four female students; (b) severe consequences of sexual harassment impacts individuals but the effects on the quality in research and education is unknown;(c) there is almost no evidence supporting the supposed effects of major preventive measures; and (d) research on sexual harassment in higher education lacks theoretical, longitudinal, qualitative and intersectional approaches and perspectives.