Gender stereotypes in university environment of Minsk / S. Burova.

Abstract

Preparation of this publication is organized by Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law within the framework of academic cooperation with the Belarusian State University and other institutions of higher education in Belarus. The views expressed in this publication are the thoughts and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Institute. The report presents results of a study on prevalence of gender stereotypes at Minsk universities in 2012, based on a survey of opinions of students and teaching staff. It also considers the role of higher education system in overcoming obsolete gender ideas. Translation from Russian: Siarhei Bohdan.