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Gender equality in academic publishing: action from the BJPsych
Rachel Upthegrove1, Angharad de Cates2, Alice Shuttleworth3
1Institute for Mental Health, University of Birmingham, UK.
The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|November 25, 2020
Summary
Gender inequality in academic publishing and psychiatry presents challenges such as pay gaps and limited senior roles. The BJPsych outlines strategies to address these issues within its own publishing practices.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Academic Publishing
- Gender Studies
Background:
- Women in academic psychiatry and publishing face significant gender inequality.
- Key issues include pay differentials, reduced visibility in senior positions, and male-dominated hierarchies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the challenges of gender inequality in academic psychiatry and publishing.
- To outline the British Journal of Psychiatry's (BJPsych) strategies for addressing these issues within its publishing operations.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of existing literature on gender inequality in academic fields.
- Review of current publishing practices within academic psychiatry.
- Development of targeted strategies for implementation by the BJPsych.
Main Results:
- Identified persistent gender disparities in pay and career progression.
- Highlighted the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles within academic publishing and psychiatry.
- Proposed actionable steps for the BJPsych to promote gender equity.
Conclusions:
- Addressing gender inequality requires proactive and systemic changes in academic publishing and psychiatry.
- The BJPsych is committed to implementing specific initiatives to foster a more equitable environment.
- Continued monitoring and evaluation are essential to ensure the effectiveness of these strategies.
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