Gender Equity in Public Affairs Pedagogy: Structure, Content, and Practice for a More Inclusive Public Sector

Authors

Nicole M. Elias, CUNY John Jay College
Maria J. D’Agostino, CUNY John Jay CollegeFollow
Vanessa Diez, CUNY John Jay College
Erik Krause, CUNY John Jay College

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Winter 1-3-2024

Abstract

Gender is an important component of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) pedagogy in public affairs, yet gender remains largely absent from public affairs education in three central ways: how courses are structured, the content of courses, and the practice of pedagogy. This article explains the value and need for gender equitable pedagogy in public affairs curricula. We conduct a descriptive analysis of scholarship and best practices from leading think tanks and public advocacy research organizations. Ultimately, this work provides recommendations to strengthen gender equity pedagogy both inside the classroom and in public sector workplaces.

Comments

This work was originally published in the Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration, DOI: https://doi.org/10.24926/jsepa.v2i1.4973