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Equity Diversity, and Inclusion – A New Buzzword or An Opportunity for Real Change in Economics Education?
Time:
Friday, 07/July/2023:
1:50pm - 3:40pm
Session Chair: Ariane Agunsoye
Location:In-Person
UCT GSB Academic Conference Center
at Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
Presentations
Equity Diversity, and Inclusion – A New Buzzword or An Opportunity for Real Change in Economics Education?
Chair(s): Agunsoye, Ariane (Goldsmiths, University of London), Strenio, Jacki (Norwich University)
Presenter(s): Agunsoye, Ariane (Goldsmiths, University of London), Corsi, Marcella (Sapienza University of Rome), Lefebvre, Stephan (Bucknell University), Nelson, Julie (University of Massachusetts, Boston), Strenio, Jacki (Norwich University), Zacchia, Giulia (Sapienza University of Rome)
In recent years, a new buzzword has come to dominate discourses and measures introduced by universities. One does not need to search for long before finding a reference to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) measures on a university website. But what does that mean? Do these initiatives really tackle underlying structural and normative inequalities? Too often the focus lies on finding quick solutions within the existing system. In line with a neoliberal university, metrics, and measurements are developed which are taken as key guides on the improvement of EDI within the university, and awards are given that certify their treatment of women, people from minority ethnic groups as well as people identifying as LGBTQ+. Yet, the underlying systemic issues which have contributed to the creation of an unequal system are often not questioned. Whilst being critical of the current approach, the widespread discussion of EDI could be exploited to decolonise and diversify the curriculum and pedagogy. Developing a holistic approach to introducing EDI measures in the economics curriculum is key to advancing a truly inclusive environment within the university. The roundtable, therefore, brings together panelists for an interactive discussion about what a holistic approach to EDI could look like and how feminist economics and gender-aware pedagogical tools can contribute to it. This session will address questions such as: What does an inclusive learning environment entail? What might be solutions to make practices more inclusive? What are the structural factors inhibiting the creation of an inclusive learning environment? How do students perceive the current EDI measures in their university? What needs to change with regard to pedagogy and content? How can a sense of belongingness within the university and the discipline be cultivated and ultimately, how can we, as feminist economists, contribute?
