WLA 2018 Report - Draft 1-2

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Executive Summary The McKinsey Global Institute report (MGI, 2017) found that narrowing the gender gap in the global labour market would not only be equitable in the broadest sense but would also double women’s contribution to global GDP growth between 2014 and 2025. Achieving gender equality is paramount to Women Lead Africa’s goals, and it’s existence. <strong>WLA</strong> has established that indeed no society can develop sustainably without transforming the distribution of opportunities, resources and choices for males and females so that they have equal power to shape their own lives and in turn contribute to their communities. The <strong>WLA</strong> ALU Gender report sought to understand the female student experience in tertiary institutions. The findings of this report shall, in turn, inform key institutional reforms that shall optimize the female student university experience; ultimately, better preparing women for the workplace as well as leadership positions. The research consists of both primary and secondary data; namely - online surveys utilising a stratified sample, six focus group discussions and online secondary research. Our research proved that while in a few cases there was no significant difference between the male and female student experiences at ALU, for a majority of the key research areas there was a statistically significant difference. The key findings were: 1. Female students are underrepresented in STEM majors 2. Female students at ALU are less confident than their male counterparts, 3. Male students are more comfortable networking than their female counterparts, 4. There is no gender disparity in risk-taking and entrepreneurial behaviour between either gender, 5. Unconscious bias is prevalent and affects females disproportionately, 6. In teams, females take support roles more often than males, 7. Female students believe they don’t have equal opportunities. What can ALU do based on the findings? Each key insight highlighted in the report has been coupled with a recommended next step. The report outlines recommendations with the following stakeholders as key drivers of change: ● Student Life ● The Registrar’s Office ● The Learning Teams ● Career Development ● Students & staff at large 6
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