Exploring the relationship between gender and competencies development in higher education institutions: Perspectives from a university in Zimbabwe

Promise Zvavahera; Sheppard Pasipanodya; Victor Bogalin; Emmanuel Aquino

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Exploring the relationship between gender and competencies development in higher education institutions: Perspectives from a university in Zimbabwe

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Exploring the relationship between gender and competencies development in higher education institutions: Perspectives from a university in Zimbabwe

Promise Zvavahera, Sheppard Pasipanodya, Victor Bogalin and Emmanuel Aquino

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03/11/2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32388/DYXQH0.2

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competencies

gender equality

gender mainstreaming

sustainable development

Zimbabwe

This research explores challenges faced by female academics in higher education institutions (HEIs) as they strive to cultivate the competencies necessary for a sustainable future. To delve into these challenges, a qualitative case study was conducted at a Zimbabwean university. All 64 academics employed at the university participated in the study, employing focus group discussions, face-to-face interviews, and online questionnaires, adapting to COVID-19 restrictions. The findings uncovered a lack of gender integration in university programmes and initiatives, leading to unequal engagement and limited access to resources and opportunities. A substantial portion of female academics lacked essential competencies in research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and grant proposal writing. These imbalances stemmed from male academics holding influential roles and controlling significant resources. Consequently, the research concludes that the institution's prevailing culture, systems, and procedures impede the development of vital skills among female academics, restricting their ability to contribute fully to a better future.

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Title: Exploring the relationship between gender and competencies development in higher education institutions: Perspectives from a university in Zimbabwe
Creators: Promise Zvavahera (Author) - IBSUniversity
Sheppard Pasipanodya - Catholic University of Zimbabwe
Victor Bogalin - IBSUniversity
Emmanuel Aquino - IBSUniversity
Publication Details: Qeios
Publisher: Qeios Ltd
Identifiers: 991013218813702368
Copyright: Qeios, CC-BY 4.0.
Academic Unit: Faculty of Business, Law and Arts; IBSUniversity
Language: English
Resource Type: Preprint

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