EUFEM and its Vindications for the Improvement of the System of Knowledge. Teaching

Abstract

The aim of this symposium is to present the main themes of the EUFEM agenda in the field of research. EUFEM (University Platform of Feminist and Gender Studies, in Spain) has promoted since its creation the integration and recognition of the gender dimension in the content of research, knowledge transfer and innovation. Although important steps have been taken in recent years in this regard, there are still obstacles to be surpassed. Until then we will not be able to talk about a knowledge system that is fair, balanced and on equal terms and opportunities for women. In this symposium we propose to make a critical review of the evaluation system of research in feminism and gender in Spain (sexenios), in the introduction of gender in projects and calls and in the visibility and impact of production in gender research. We also propose to consider the model of good practices that could show us, through practical cases, some valuable lessons that serve as an example for an improvement of the knowledge system in the teaching. In this sense, we will analyze the introduction of gender issues in the technical fields of engineering, architecture and urban planning.. We demand that teaching be included to integrate the gender perspective in undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, in all areas, so that the cross-sectional knowledge of gender issues is disseminated and deepened, which affects and competes in any area of knowledge.