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Gender Equality Among Students and PhD Candidates at a Technical University: A Case Study of Rzeszów University of Technology

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  • Olga Zuczek

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Purpose: The aim of this article is to analyze the state of gender equality in the academic environment, using the example of Rzeszów University of Technology, with particular attention to the experiences of students and PhD candidates regarding gender discrimination. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study was based on both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Surveys were conducted among a group of 876 students and PhD candidates, alongside an analysis of recruitment data and gender structure from 2020 to 2021. The scope of the survey covered experiences of discrimination, the process of reporting inequalities, and the effectiveness of university policies. Findings: The results indicate significant differences in gender experiences within the academic environment. Although the recruitment process does not show considerable inequalities, over 40% of women reported experiences of gender-based discrimination during their studies. These manifestations include questioning competence, exclusion from projects, and inappropriate comments. The findings highlight the need to strengthen anti-discrimination policies, improve monitoring of gender equality issues, and raise awareness within the academic community about available support mechanisms and incident reporting systems. Practical Implications: This article provides new data on gender equality in the context of Polish higher education, particularly in technical fields. Originality/Value: It emphasizes the importance of implementing gender equality initiatives at technical universities such as Rzeszów University of Technology.

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  • Olga Zuczek, 2025. "Gender Equality Among Students and PhD Candidates at a Technical University: A Case Study of Rzeszów University of Technology," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(1), pages 322-332.
  • Handle: RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxviii:y:2025:i:1:p:322-332
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    Keywords

    Gender equality; higher education; technical universities; discrimination; students; PhD candidates.;
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    JEL classification:

    • I23 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Higher Education; Research Institutions
    • J16 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Economics of Gender; Non-labor Discrimination

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