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Gender equality in science is a major challenge for higher education systems, which are facing many constraints. This book presents some of the latest research findings from Germany, South Africa and Austria on women´s careers in science and research. The volume provides insights into the research system from a female career perspective, and highlights the lessons women can learn from the findings in order to promote their own careers.

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How Cultures in Science and Research (Re)Produce Gender (In)Equality.- Career Paths of Women in Science.

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Dr. Britta Thege is a senior researcher (gender studies, HIV/AIDS, gender mainstreaming) and administrative manager at the Institute for Interdisciplinary Gender Research and Diversity (IGD) and is also a university lecturer.
Silvester Popescu-Willigmann is a research associate (social economy, social business management, third-sector research, social injustice) at the IGD and is also a university lecturer.
Prof. Dr. Roswitha Pioch is executive director of the IGD and a professor of political science, social policymaking and injustice related research.
Prof. Dr. Sabah Badri-Höher is associate director of the IGD and a professor of digital signal processing and digital communication.
The editors all work at the Kiel University of Applied Sciences in Germany.

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