Gender Equality and Sustainability in Vietnamese Higher Education: Educators’ Perspectives
Gender inequality remains a critical challenge in Vietnamese higher education, particularly regarding how academic roles and advancement opportunities are distributed. Despite existing policies promoting gender equality, gaps persist in leadership and career development, potentially limiting women’s...
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| description | Gender inequality remains a critical challenge in Vietnamese higher education, particularly regarding how academic roles and advancement opportunities are distributed. Despite existing policies promoting gender equality, gaps persist in leadership and career development, potentially limiting women’s representation and growth. This study examines Vietnamese educators’ perspectives on gender equality in higher education, focusing on academic rank awareness and attitudes toward gender-related issues. A quantitative research design was employed, using a structured survey distributed among faculty members across different academic ranks, including lecturers, senior lecturers, associate professors, and professors. Data were analysed through statistical measures, including frequencies and percentages, mean scores, standard deviations, the Mann–Whitney U test, the Kruskal–Wallis H-test, and post hoc analysis to assess variations in perspectives on gender equality based on academic positions. The findings reveal significant differences in gender equality awareness across academic ranks. Educators in senior positions reported greater recognition of gender disparities, especially in leadership roles and promotion processes, than those in junior roles, who exhibited less awareness of such issues. This study’s practical implications suggest that Vietnamese higher education institutions should adopt targeted interventions, such as gender awareness programs and transparent promotion processes, to foster a more inclusive environment. Additionally, mentorship programs for female academics could enhance their career advancement opportunities. This research contributes original insights into how the academic hierarchy affects gender equality perceptions within Vietnamese higher education, offering a basis for the development of policies that support equitable career pathways. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3ad10891d20d4193a15b09ff3ee5ee662025-08-20T03:14:39ZengMDPI AGAdministrative Sciences2076-33872025-04-0115516410.3390/admsci15050164Gender Equality and Sustainability in Vietnamese Higher Education: Educators’ PerspectivesMuhammad Qasim Rana0Angela Lee1Tran Van Ty2Dao Phong Lam3School of Built Environment, University College of Estate Management, Reading RG1 4BS, UKSchool of Built Environment, University College of Estate Management, Reading RG1 4BS, UKFaculty of Water Resource Engineering, Can Tho University, Can Tho 900000, VietnamSchool of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho 900000, VietnamGender inequality remains a critical challenge in Vietnamese higher education, particularly regarding how academic roles and advancement opportunities are distributed. Despite existing policies promoting gender equality, gaps persist in leadership and career development, potentially limiting women’s representation and growth. This study examines Vietnamese educators’ perspectives on gender equality in higher education, focusing on academic rank awareness and attitudes toward gender-related issues. A quantitative research design was employed, using a structured survey distributed among faculty members across different academic ranks, including lecturers, senior lecturers, associate professors, and professors. Data were analysed through statistical measures, including frequencies and percentages, mean scores, standard deviations, the Mann–Whitney U test, the Kruskal–Wallis H-test, and post hoc analysis to assess variations in perspectives on gender equality based on academic positions. The findings reveal significant differences in gender equality awareness across academic ranks. Educators in senior positions reported greater recognition of gender disparities, especially in leadership roles and promotion processes, than those in junior roles, who exhibited less awareness of such issues. This study’s practical implications suggest that Vietnamese higher education institutions should adopt targeted interventions, such as gender awareness programs and transparent promotion processes, to foster a more inclusive environment. Additionally, mentorship programs for female academics could enhance their career advancement opportunities. This research contributes original insights into how the academic hierarchy affects gender equality perceptions within Vietnamese higher education, offering a basis for the development of policies that support equitable career pathways.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3387/15/5/164gender equalityhigher educationVietnamsustainabilityeducator perception |
| spellingShingle | Muhammad Qasim Rana Angela Lee Tran Van Ty Dao Phong Lam Gender Equality and Sustainability in Vietnamese Higher Education: Educators’ Perspectives Administrative Sciences gender equality higher education Vietnam sustainability educator perception |
| title | Gender Equality and Sustainability in Vietnamese Higher Education: Educators’ Perspectives |
| title_full | Gender Equality and Sustainability in Vietnamese Higher Education: Educators’ Perspectives |
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| title_short | Gender Equality and Sustainability in Vietnamese Higher Education: Educators’ Perspectives |
| title_sort | gender equality and sustainability in vietnamese higher education educators perspectives |
| topic | gender equality higher education Vietnam sustainability educator perception |
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