Feminism and sports business management higher education
Journal of Hospitality Leisure Sport & Tourism Education,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
36, P. 100544 - 100544
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Language: Английский
A Mixed-Methods Study of Women’s Experiences of Working in Exercise and Sport Science Academia
Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Background
:
Women
are
underrepresented
in
exercise
and
sport
science
(EXSS)
academia,
particularly
senior
leadership
positions.
This
underrepresentation
stems
from
systemic
cultural
factors
that
limit
career
progression
opportunities
for
women.
Understanding
these
barriers
is
crucial
fostering
diverse
leadership,
equitable
mentorship,
inclusion
within
EXSS
academia.
mixed-methods
study
investigates
(a)
why
fewer
women
hold
positions
academia
(b)
the
key
constraints
influencing
women’s
professional
experiences
trajectories,
using
a
feminist–institutional
theoretical
framework.
Methods
A
100-item
online
survey
was
completed
by
341
women,
10
remote
focus
groups
were
conducted
with
subsample
of
37
participants.
Survey
topics
included
current
employment,
work–life
balance,
mentorship
academic
productivity.
Focus
provided
deeper
insights
into
experiences.
Data
analyzed
descriptive
statistics,
group
comparisons,
reflexive
thematic
analysis.
Results
Three
themes
generated
data:
stereotyping,
characterized
undervaluing
traditionally
female
qualities
expectation
to
adopt
masculine
traits
progression;
(in)visibility
need
advocate
other
exclusion
men-dominated
networks;
(c)
denial
or
survival,
reflecting
belief
meritocracy
acceptance
double
standards
between
men
Conclusion
These
findings
highlight
perceived
To
foster
advancement,
institutions
organizations
along
should
improve
workplace
culture
through
targeted
policies,
training,
initiatives.
Language: Английский
Invisible Sportswomen 4.0—“Everyone Will Know You’re a Mum, It’s Part of Your Resume”: A Mixed-Methods Cross-Sectional Study Exploring the Impact of Family on Women’s Experiences in Exercise and Sport Science Academia
Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Background
:
Although
gender
parity
exists
at
the
PhD
level
within
exercise
and
sport
science
academia,
there
is
a
lack
of
women
in
senior
leadership
roles.
This
global,
mixed-methods
study,
conducted
2024,
aimed
to
(a)
investigate
specific
challenges
face
related
family
home
responsibilities
(b)
examine
demographic
characteristics
working
academia.
Methods
As
part
larger
project,
participants
completed
an
online
survey
follow-up
focus
groups.
study
specifically
reports
on
data
from
36
items
that
focused
childcare
responsibilities,
division
household
labor,
career
concessions,
perceived
impact
progression.
Focus
groups
provided
deeper
insight
into
these
topics.
Data
were
analyzed
using
descriptive
statistics,
group
comparisons,
reflexive
thematic
analysis.
Results
Three
hundred
forty
one
37
participated
across
10
themes
generated
data:
(in)visibility
women,
characterized
by
hypervisibility
during
pregnancy
their
invisibility
postpartum;
denial
or
survival
internal
pressure
manage
professional
responsibilities;
(c)
assumption
Woman
=
Mother
reflecting
common
social
perception
all
want
be
mothers,
those
do
not
have
child
caring
can
called
nontraditional
times.
Conclusion
Findings
suggest
still
family-related
academia
hinder
Language: Английский