Gender equality in the workplace
Researchers at Monash University are actively investigating gender equality in the workplace:
- The 'Failure to launch: Young women and political leadership in Australia' project by the Faculty of Arts and the Monash Gender, Peace and Security Centre identifies barriers young women face in political careers, advocating for institutional reforms and educational programs.
- Professor Andreas Leibbrandt from the Monash Business School's Department of Economics explores AI's role in reducing gender bias in recruitment, promoting equitable workplaces.
- Dr Amanda Selvarajah from the Department of Business, Law and Taxation examines barriers to gender-equal paid parental leave, calling for legislative reforms.
- A report on Australian screen diversity by Monash Arts, Law, and Business and Economics Faculties proposes legislative changes to enforce diversity criteria.
- Research during the pandemic highlights the regression of gender equality, emphasising the need for systemic change in workplaces and society.