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Gender, diversity and representation in automotive and transport design undergraduate courses

  • Felipe Moreira
  • , Katarzyna Gut
  • , Andree Woodcock

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference proceeding › peer-review

    Abstract

    In this paper, we present results and recommendations on gender representation and diversity in Automotive and Transport Design courses in the United Kingdom based on a small interview study of students and one tutor. With high levels of interest and investment in encouraging (gender) diversity in STE(A)M subjects and professions, this paper provides a contemporary account of gender dynamics in a transport design course. Our analysis shows a persistent, unequal ratio of male and female students and staff, as well as the need to address issues of gender and inclusivity more closely. Lastly, we call attention to the students’ discourses and present some recommendations for HE and institutions interested in diversifying their recruitment and personnel.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 4th International Conference on Gender Research, ICGR 2021
    EditorsElisabeth T. Pereira, Carlos Costa, Zélia Breda
    PublisherAcademic Conferences and Publishing International Limited
    Pages200-208
    Number of pages9
    ISBN (Print)9781912764952
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 21 Jun 2021
    Event4th International Conference on Gender Research - Virtual, Aveiro, Portugal
    Duration: 21 Jun 2021 → 22 Jun 2021
    https://www.academic-conferences.org/conferences/icgr/

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of the International Conference on Gender Research
    ISSN (Electronic)2516-2810

    Conference

    Conference4th International Conference on Gender Research
    Abbreviated titleICGR 2021
    Country/TerritoryPortugal
    CityAveiro
    Period21/06/21 → 22/06/21
    Internet address

    Bibliographical note

    Funding Information:
    The work was conducted as part of the EU funded, H2020 TInnGO project, grant number 824349

    Publisher Copyright:
    © The Authors, 2021. All Rights Reserved.

    Funding

    The work was conducted as part of the EU funded, H2020 TInnGO project, grant number 824349

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
      SDG 5 Gender Equality

    Keywords

    • Design pedagogy
    • Gender gap
    • Higher education, automotive design

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Gender Studies
    • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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