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Vol. 11 No. 1 (2020): Pedagogia dell'oggi: le sfide del presente. Percorsi di ricerca. Il tempo odierno del coronavirus

Looking Back and Looking Forward: Equity challenges and Gender Diversity Management. A literature Review

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3280/ess1-2020oa9477
Submitted
marzo 30, 2020
Published
2020-06-01

Abstract

In an effort to provide a more in-depth understanding of essential components of gender equity and actions for gender diversity management, the purpose of this article is to review the empirical literature (2000-2020) that focuses on gender equity strategies in workplaces. One-hundred and ten empirical studies were reviewed that foreground gender equity and management strategies. Findings identified four clusters of issues related to gender equity in management position, gender representatives, work-life balance and actions for supporting female careers development.

A detailed agenda for future research is outlined, building on the gaps identified by the review and founded on renewed theoretical direction.

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