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Abstract
This research examines the extent to which issues identified in Breaking Anonymity (The Chilly Collective, 1995) are still salient despite new EDI mandates/programs which support increased research excellence through EDI principles. We present survey results for Canadian academics who identify as women (n = 244) regarding their experiences with gender-based harassment and discrimination. Our analysis identified three categories of patriarchal gendered control: (1) overt practices, (2) covert practices, and (3) a systematic effort to silence the reporting of these experiences. We highlight the voices of women academics as they provide personal insights into the continuing barriers through their experiences. Through their stories, the implications of existing overt and covert harassment and discrimination practices are discussed. Our study provides an overview of women academics’ experiences with oppression by their male colleagues and contributes to research exploring equity and inclusion in higher education and the continued need to work toward gender equity.
Keywords:
- Gender,
- Discrimination,
- Harassment,
- Chilly Climate,
- Academia
Résumé
Cette recherche examine dans quelle mesure les questions identifiées dans Breaking Anonymity (The Chilly Collective, 1995) sont toujours d’actualité malgré les nouveaux mandats/programmes d’ÉDI (équité, diversité et inclusion) qui soutiennent l’excellence accrue de la recherche grâce aux principes de l’ÉDI. Nous présentons les résultats d’une enquête menée auprès d’universitaires canadiennes qui s’identifient comme des femmes (n = 244) concernant leurs expériences en matière de harcèlement et de discrimination basés sur le genre. Notre analyse a permis d’identifier trois catégories de contrôle patriarcal genré : 1) des pratiques manifestes ; 2) des pratiques cachées ; et 3) un effort systématique pour faire taire la divulgation de ces expériences. Nous soulignons les voix des femmes universitaires qui, à travers leurs expériences personnelles, donnent un aperçu des obstacles qui subsistent. À travers leurs récits, les implications des pratiques de harcèlement et de discriminations manifestes et cachées sont discutées. Notre étude donne un résumé des expériences des femmes universitaires en matière d’oppression par leurs collèges de sexe masculin et contribue à la recherche sur l’équité et l’inclusion à l’enseignement supérieur et sur la nécessité de continuer à travailler en faveur de l’équité des sexes.
Mots-clés :
- genre,
- discrimination,
- harcèlement,
- ambiance tendue,
- milieu universitaire
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