Gender and emancipation

Utrecht-based scientists conduct research on gender (in)equality between men and women from a variety of disciplines, such as gender studies, social sciences, history, philosophy and economics. In this dossier, Utrecht University brings together current examples of its expertise in the field of gender and emancipation.

Our experts

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  prof. dr. Rosemarie Buikema

  Email: r.l.buikema@uu.nl
• Gender and feminism
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  prof. dr. Belle Derks

  Email: b.derks@uu.nl

  Phone: 030 253 4571
• Gender issues in the workplace
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  prof. dr. ir. Tanja van der Lippe

  Email: a.g.vanderlippe@uu.nl

  Phone: 030 253 4156
• Tackling inequality in society
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  prof. dr. Janneke Plantenga

  Email: j.plantenga@uu.nl
• Tackling inequality in society
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  prof. dr. Joop Schippers

  Email: j.j.schippers@uu.nl

  Phone: 030 253 7116
• Position of women on the job market
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  prof. mr. Linda Senden

  Email: l.a.j.senden@uu.nl
• Europe and the position of women

• News

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    Departing Professor Rosemarie Buikema: “Decolonisation does not mean setting fire to a collection”

    News

    31 August 2023

    Professor of Art, Culture and Diversity Rosemarie Buikema will deliver her farewell lecture on 10 October. We meet her in her study, between boxes and piles of books.
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    The protests in Iran: on the demonstrations that grew into a national revolt

    News

    6 February 2023

    Following the death of 22-year-old student Mahsa Amini, thousands of Iranians are taking to the streets every day. They are demonstrating for more freedom and equal rights.
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    Poetry as protest: Iranian poet spoke out for women’s self-determination 100 years ago

    News

    11 November 2022

    The socially critical poetry of Parvīn Iᶜtiṣāmī (1907-1941) is more relevant than ever. Postdoc researcher Zhinia Noorian explains why (video).
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    ‘The killing of women is the outcome of the sexist culture we live in’

    News

    12 April 2022

    A recap of the UGlobe Café 'Femicide: an international perspective' on March 21st.
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    Hidden Costs of the Pandemic on Gender Equality: Has COVID-19 Taught Working Mothers to Prioritize Their Family (Again)?

    News

    11 March 2022

    Als onderdeel van de OESO-reeks ‘Tackling COVID-19’ publiceerden Hub-onderzoekers Belle Derks, Johanna Kruger, Ruth van Veelen en Mara Yerkes een artikel over de onzichtbare effecten van de pandemie op gendergelijkheid.

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