by christasathish | Jan 14, 2025 | #FeministAcademia, Research Blog
In the academic zoo, the lion’s roar served as the law. Each morning, his booming voice echoed through the habitats. The peacocks’ ideas, though dazzling, were dismissed as trivial. The diligent ants, who worked tirelessly, were completely overlooked. One day, the...
by christasathish | Jan 12, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 38: Address Gender Bias in Teaching! Gender bias in teaching is a persistent issue in academia that influences both the content used to teach and the way students learn. Historically, curricula have been dominated by works authored by...
by christasathish | Jan 7, 2025 | #FeministAcademia, Research Blog
Week 1#FeministAcademia Once upon a time, there was a land known as the Academic Zoo, where creatures from all walks of life came together to share knowledge and shape the world. On the surface, it appeared to be a paradise—a lively environment brimming with animals...
by christasathish | Jan 6, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 37: Amplify Voices of Women and Marginalised Colleagues! In academia, proactively amplifying the voices of women and marginalised colleagues is crucial for creating a more inclusive and equitable academic environment. Oftentimes, their...
by christasathish | Jan 3, 2025 | #EveryLittleActionCounts Campaign, Research Blog
#EveryLittleActionCounts Week 36: Don’t compare yourselves to others! In academia, we are easily tempted to compare ourselves to others. Whether it’s the number of publications, the duration of a PhD, conferences, prestigious grants, or awards, it often feels like...