This study explores women’s and men’s perceptions of the specific barriers that prevent women fro... more This study explores women’s and men’s perceptions of the specific barriers that prevent women from participating fully in the cultural labour market. To this end, an online questionnaire was administered to 375 cultural professionals in Catalonia (Spain) regarding their perceptions of the barriers faced by women in a range of areas. The results show similar views between genders regarding the difficulties associated with the work–life balance as the most important obstacle preventing women from entering specific cultural fields and from rising to decision-making positions. However, perceptions of the barriers impacting the recognition of women’s career achievements differed greatly between men and women. While men place more emphasis on issues of work–life balance, women more frequently mention the existence of a glass ceiling and their exclusion from networks of influence. Regarding the visibility of women’s artistic creations, although intersectionality is mentioned by both genders as the main limiting factor, there are marked differences between women’s and men’s perception of the other barriers. Men thus more frequently refer to the barriers of work–life balance and the association of creativity with maleness as the main factors limiting the visibility of women’s artistic creations. In short, this study provides evidence to stakeholders of the different perceptions that men and women have in relation to the main barriers that prevent women from climbing the career ladder; gaining recognition and visibility for their work; and, in some creative sectors, even from entering the labour market.
European Journal of Cultural Studies, Oct 24, 2021
Despite the growing evidence of inequalities related to the presence, promotion and labor conditi... more Despite the growing evidence of inequalities related to the presence, promotion and labor conditions of women in the cultural sector, as well as the factors that cause these inequalities, there is still a lack of research and consensus on the key measures that should be applied to reduce the effect of these inequalities. The aim of this study was to identify intervention measures, from both the public and private sectors, that will help promote gender equality in the Catalan context. In a three-round survey using the Delphi technique, cultural professionals were asked about the most appropriate measures to achieve gender equality in cultural employment. In this regard, this article presents an innovative data-gathering methodology for cultural studies, involving diverse stakeholders from the public, private and civil society sectors and contributing to informed decision-making processes. The highest priority measure identified in both the public and private sectors was related to compliance with legal provisions regarding the recognition of equal pay for work of equal value between women and men. The adoption of and compliance with laws and regulations aimed at advancing gender equality and the establishment of measures related to the reconciliation of work with family and social life was also prioritized highly by most professionals. The full set of measures proposed by cultural experts and affected groups can help to effectively address gender inequalities in the Catalan context and provide ideas for other local and national settings.
A survey of 1,280 publishers of Spanish scientific journals (43% response rate; n=561) revealed t... more A survey of 1,280 publishers of Spanish scientific journals (43% response rate; n=561) revealed their experiences with open access in scientific production. Quantitative analysis of the data showed that 72% (n=404) of respondents had experience with open access or were engaged in the conversion process. Of these, about 80% valued their experience in positive or very positive terms. Among the most common difficulties associated with the adoption of open access in their journals were the financial constraints and challenges related to organizational structure
El objetivo principal de este artículo es describir el perfil de las revistas científicas español... more El objetivo principal de este artículo es describir el perfil de las revistas científicas españolas. Los resultados que se presentan proceden de una encuesta a 1.280 revistas científicas españolas incluidas en la base de datos Dulcinea (edición 2012), obteniendo una tasa de respuesta del 43,8% (n=561). Como objetivos específicos, el estudio se planteó caracterizar las revistas científicas y analizar las peculiaridades de las mismas en torno a una serie de parámetros que conforman las dimensiones económico-financiera, estratégica y operativa de las revistas en el periodo observado. El análisis ha permitido observar cómo el modelo de financiación de las revistas científicas españolas se sostiene principalmente de las ayudas institucionales, cómo la mayoría de las revistas carece de una estructura organizativa estable y depende, en gran medida, del trabajo voluntario y cómo el debate sobre las limitaciones y dificultades que afectan al desarrollo del acceso abierto sigue vigente.
D’un temps ençà, la preocupació pels baixos índexs lectors de la població juntament amb els lamen... more D’un temps ençà, la preocupació pels baixos índexs lectors de la població juntament amb els lamentables resultats de les proves PISA de comprensió lectora entre els escolars, han portat les administracions i organismes que en depenen, com biblioteques i escoles, a augmentar els esforços en el camp de la promoció lectora. La revisió d’aquest àmbit s’articula en tres blocs: en
This study explores women’s and men’s perceptions of the specific barriers that prevent women fro... more This study explores women’s and men’s perceptions of the specific barriers that prevent women from participating fully in the cultural labour market. To this end, an online questionnaire was administered to 375 cultural professionals in Catalonia (Spain) regarding their perceptions of the barriers faced by women in a range of areas. The results show similar views between genders regarding the difficulties associated with the work–life balance as the most important obstacle preventing women from entering specific cultural fields and from rising to decision-making positions. However, perceptions of the barriers impacting the recognition of women’s career achievements differed greatly between men and women. While men place more emphasis on issues of work–life balance, women more frequently mention the existence of a glass ceiling and their exclusion from networks of influence. Regarding the visibility of women’s artistic creations, although intersectionality is mentioned by both genders as the main limiting factor, there are marked differences between women’s and men’s perception of the other barriers. Men thus more frequently refer to the barriers of work–life balance and the association of creativity with maleness as the main factors limiting the visibility of women’s artistic creations. In short, this study provides evidence to stakeholders of the different perceptions that men and women have in relation to the main barriers that prevent women from climbing the career ladder; gaining recognition and visibility for their work; and, in some creative sectors, even from entering the labour market.
European Journal of Cultural Studies, Oct 24, 2021
Despite the growing evidence of inequalities related to the presence, promotion and labor conditi... more Despite the growing evidence of inequalities related to the presence, promotion and labor conditions of women in the cultural sector, as well as the factors that cause these inequalities, there is still a lack of research and consensus on the key measures that should be applied to reduce the effect of these inequalities. The aim of this study was to identify intervention measures, from both the public and private sectors, that will help promote gender equality in the Catalan context. In a three-round survey using the Delphi technique, cultural professionals were asked about the most appropriate measures to achieve gender equality in cultural employment. In this regard, this article presents an innovative data-gathering methodology for cultural studies, involving diverse stakeholders from the public, private and civil society sectors and contributing to informed decision-making processes. The highest priority measure identified in both the public and private sectors was related to compliance with legal provisions regarding the recognition of equal pay for work of equal value between women and men. The adoption of and compliance with laws and regulations aimed at advancing gender equality and the establishment of measures related to the reconciliation of work with family and social life was also prioritized highly by most professionals. The full set of measures proposed by cultural experts and affected groups can help to effectively address gender inequalities in the Catalan context and provide ideas for other local and national settings.
A survey of 1,280 publishers of Spanish scientific journals (43% response rate; n=561) revealed t... more A survey of 1,280 publishers of Spanish scientific journals (43% response rate; n=561) revealed their experiences with open access in scientific production. Quantitative analysis of the data showed that 72% (n=404) of respondents had experience with open access or were engaged in the conversion process. Of these, about 80% valued their experience in positive or very positive terms. Among the most common difficulties associated with the adoption of open access in their journals were the financial constraints and challenges related to organizational structure
El objetivo principal de este artículo es describir el perfil de las revistas científicas español... more El objetivo principal de este artículo es describir el perfil de las revistas científicas españolas. Los resultados que se presentan proceden de una encuesta a 1.280 revistas científicas españolas incluidas en la base de datos Dulcinea (edición 2012), obteniendo una tasa de respuesta del 43,8% (n=561). Como objetivos específicos, el estudio se planteó caracterizar las revistas científicas y analizar las peculiaridades de las mismas en torno a una serie de parámetros que conforman las dimensiones económico-financiera, estratégica y operativa de las revistas en el periodo observado. El análisis ha permitido observar cómo el modelo de financiación de las revistas científicas españolas se sostiene principalmente de las ayudas institucionales, cómo la mayoría de las revistas carece de una estructura organizativa estable y depende, en gran medida, del trabajo voluntario y cómo el debate sobre las limitaciones y dificultades que afectan al desarrollo del acceso abierto sigue vigente.
D’un temps ençà, la preocupació pels baixos índexs lectors de la població juntament amb els lamen... more D’un temps ençà, la preocupació pels baixos índexs lectors de la població juntament amb els lamentables resultats de les proves PISA de comprensió lectora entre els escolars, han portat les administracions i organismes que en depenen, com biblioteques i escoles, a augmentar els esforços en el camp de la promoció lectora. La revisió d’aquest àmbit s’articula en tres blocs: en
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