Episode 5: Sexism seen in an organizational perspective.

In this episode, we talk about why the topic of sexism can be a radioactive subject to talk about, both as a victim but also as a researcher. The guests in this episode are Eva Sophia Myers from SDU and Professor Emeritus in gender studies Liisa Husu, Örebro University. We talk about sexism from a Danish perspective and why it is not a given that Danish universities take part in international collaborative research on sexism. Trine Askholm speaks with the guests about vignettes within the themes: Time and reporting, accountability, protecting oneself and career exclusion. Guests: Leader of the ’Gender Equality Team’ Eva Sophia Myers, University of Southern Denmark, SDU, and Professor Emeritus in gender studies, Liisa Husu, Örebro University.Producer and host: Trine Askholm Editor and producer: Freia DamLink to the book: https://sexismedu.dk/

Om Podcasten

This podcast series puts spotlight on knovledge about sexism as a way to contribute to the fight against sexism and sexist abuse in the university world. Listeners are introduced to researchers and other leading sexism experts. They discuss awareness of sexism, boosting the work to prevent it and other sexist violations in working life – both within the academic workspace and outside. The podcast is built on the e-book “Sexism in Danish Higher Education and Research” publised in 2020 by a group of researchers from Roskilde University (RUC), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Aarhus University (AU) and Copenhagen University (KU. Listening to this podcast, you will learn about sexism. You will gain insight into the reasons why sexism can thrive in academic organizations and knowledge of how sexism affects the individual as well as the workplace.You will be presented with examples on how managers can prevent sexism and deal with it when it occurs. The podcast is sponsored by Roskilde University (RUC), University of Southern Denmark (SDU), Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Aarhus University (AU) and Copenhagen University (KU).Producer and host: Trine Askholm Editor and producer: Freia DamLink to the book: https://sexismedu.dk/