Towards an international debate on gender studies: Conference report “Re‐visioning the future. Perspectives in gender studies”, International Congress, University of Braunschweig, Germany, 4‐6 May 2006

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to present information on gender studies and feminist approaches in Germany and cross‐national perspectives on the challenges and chances of changing science systems.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is report on an international conference in Germany “Re‐visioning the future. Perspectives in gender studies”. It discusses selected topics – race, class, gender and gender and professions – to highlight the need for and benefit of an international debate on gender studies.

Findings

International and comparative research into gender expands the scope of gender studies both internationally and in one country.

Originality/value

The paper adds new geopolitical perspectives to a debate on gender studies and equal opportunities in academia that is shaped by Anglo American research.

Citation

Kuhlmann, E. (2006), "Towards an international debate on gender studies: Conference report “Re‐visioning the future. Perspectives in gender studies”, International Congress, University of Braunschweig, Germany, 4‐6 May 2006", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 25 No. 5, pp. 409-411. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150610706726