Gender Equity During Pandemic

Luisa Cutillo, University of Leeds, Uk

Fariba Yousefi, University of Sheffield, Uk

Emerging literature behind this topic

• Covid-19: Why we still need more women in academia 

• Opinion: In the wake of COVID-19, academia needs new solutions to ensure gender equity

• Ten simple rules for women principal investigators during a pandemic

 Personal stories: lets' share

• Our stories
• Your stories

My story

• Lecturer in the UK
• Mother of two
• Partner

The ranking is not random, but reflects my time sharing

Who am I

I pretty much found myself in the New Yorker front page!

My story

Negative aspects since first lockdown

• Work - Life very unbalanced
• Missing family and friends
• Missing support network
• Unpredictable new tasks
• Lack of sleep
• Worried for my career

My story

Positive aspects since first lockdown

• Appreciate walking even in horrible weather
• Family time (when well planned) 
• Master baker

Your story

your views on the levels of impact on the production, career, and life

• Way to cope?
• Worries?
• Suggestions?

Discussion:

possible community responses to the specific example of gender equity during this pandemic

Poll: http://etc.ch/tzyC

Poll live results: https://directpoll.com/r?XDbzPBd3ixYqg8alkmiSRNamoibwOj81h7YzQxP

Poll Outcome Summary

Conclusions and future actions