Self-study Materials on gender equality

This online tutorial is about reflecting all genders in language and thereby ensuring equality. This goal is not only set by legislation, but psycholinguistic and social science research also shows that there is still room for optimisation in language use. In four modules, the background, advantages and possibilities of gender-appropriate language use in German and English in university contexts are examined and presented.

From a purely legal perspective, women and men have the same opportunities in professional life. The reality is often different. Gender-related distortion effects - gender bias - have a detrimental effect on academic careers. But what factors influence the assessment of applicants? This online tutorial sheds light on this question with three modules that cover three central topics in an appointment procedure: Individual career paths, performance assessment in academia as well as academic and interdisciplinary competences