Equality Plans in Andalusian Universities
Professional Promotion Policies
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22044544 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Pilar Ibáñez-Cubillas (0000-0001-7117-5746, Universidad de Málaga, corresponding author), Mercedes Cuevas López (0000-0002-5814-2285, Universidad de Granada), Mercedes Cuevas-López (Universidad de Granada), Susana de las Nieves Stoner (0000-0001-6060-8630, Universidad de Granada) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 30 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/educsci16010030 |
| OpenAlex | W7117302684 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 10 |
In recent decades, Equality Plans have played a pivotal role in promoting substantive gender equality in academia, particularly in terms of professional advancement and the reduction in gender gaps. Despite notable progress, structural inequalities persist in restricting access, retention, and equitable career development in higher education. This study examines the Equality Plans of nine Andalusian public universities, identifying the key pillars, measures, and actions explicitly targeting professional promotion. Employing a qualitative approach and content analysis, the study assesses both the progress made and the challenges that persist in implementing these policies. The findings indicate that, over the course of a decade of developing equality strategies, universities have adopted and implemented plans that have generated significant initiatives to advance gender equality. Nevertheless, notable disparities remain concerning the updating, terminology, structure, and, particularly, the scope of the measures implemented. This article highlights the need to strengthen assessment strategies and broaden the scope of intervention in Equality Plans to ensure equitable and sustainable career advancement within the Andalusian university system, offering a transferable framework for promoting gender equality in other higher education contexts
Gender equality · Higher education · Inequality · Professional development · Diversity and Career in Medicine · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Mentoring and Academic Development
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |