Perceptions of Justice and Gender Equality Among Female Employees at Jambi University

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10.2991/978-2-38476-110-4_62How to use a DOI?

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justice; equality; gender; women

Abstract

Women employee are vulnerable to being victims of injustice and inequality, namely being a second one in work, having difficulty getting opportunities, tending to work in small sectors within the organization, norms that limit time and choices, wage gaps, and large career barriers. This study aims to obtain an overview of perceptions of justice and gender equality among female employees at Jambi University. The research design was quantitative descriptive through interview on 83 female employees at the University of Jambi. Data collection was carried out from July to August 2022 using a structured questionnaire on perceptions of justice and gender equality. Perceptions of gender justice was measured by 5 dimensions, namely marginalization, subordination, stereotypes, violence, and workload, while gender equality was measured by 4 dimensions, namely accessibility, participation, control, and benefits. With likert scale answer. Data analysis was carried out univariately by categorizing each indicator into positive and negative statements, then the average was calculated for each category of dimensions and variables of justice and gender equality. The result of study found the average positive perception on the dimension of gender justice is marginalization 54.8%, subordination 38.3%, stereotype 59.4%, violence 82%, and workload, while the average positive perception on the gender equality dimension namely accessibility 93.1%, participation 71.3%, control 85.3%, and benefit 95.6%. In general, respondents have a good perception of gender equity (60.3%) and a very good perception of gender equality (86.3%). It is recommended to managers and policy makers at Jambi University to evaluate and modify the work environment and organizational culture as well as increase the involvement and participation of women so as to ensure that gender discrimination does not occur.

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AU  - Guspianto
AU  - Dessy Pramudiani
AU  - Ade Adriadi
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/11/07
TI  - Perceptions of Justice and Gender Equality Among Female Employees at Jambi University
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th Green Development International Conference (GDIC 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 622
EP  - 632
SN  - 2352-5398
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