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Integrating gender analysis into research: reflections from the Gender-Net Plus workshop
Christopher R Cederroth1,2, Brian D Earp3,4, Hernando C Gómez Prada5
1Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Eclinicalmedicine
|August 6, 2024
Summary
Integrating sex and gender in research requires careful planning, execution, and reporting. This summary offers recommendations for incorporating these crucial dimensions into scientific studies for greater impact.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Health Research
Background:
- Gender equality is a key objective in Horizon 2020, focusing on decision-making, team opportunities, and research content.
- The GENDER-NET Plus initiative funded 13 projects (2017-2022) to explore integrating sex and gender in diverse research fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize reflections from a workshop of 40 researchers on incorporating sex and gender in research.
- To provide recommendations for planning, conducting, and reporting studies that include sex and gender dimensions.
Main Methods:
- A workshop involving 40 researchers from 13 transnational GENDER-NET Plus projects.
- Synthesis of shared experiences, challenges, and best practices for integrating sex and gender in research.
Main Results:
- Recommendations cover defining sex/gender, hypothesis rationale, data identification, and study planning.
- Guidance provided on adjusting definitions, conducting pilot studies, and achieving consensus during research execution.
- Emphasis on mindful analysis and reporting of findings for real-world impact.
Conclusions:
- Effective integration of sex and gender requires methodological rigor throughout the research lifecycle.
- The recommendations aim to enhance the quality and relevance of research by incorporating these critical dimensions.
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