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The Athena SWAN (Scientific Women's Academic Network) Charter, established in the United Kingdom in 2005 by the Equality Challenge Unit (now part of Advance HE), is an international framework that supports and transforms gender equality within higher education and research institutions. Although initially focused on increasing the representation and advancement of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM), the Charter has since expanded its scope to address gender equality more broadly across disciplines and staff categories. The programme has gained international traction, with adaptations in countries such as Ireland, Australia, and Canada, reflecting the global relevance of gender disparities in academia. Through its principles and award system, Athena SWAN creates structural incentives for institutions to identify and address barriers to gender equity in science. This initiative plays a crucial role in challenging the socio-political dimensions of gendered knowledge production and institutional bias in science. The socio-political dimension of science is deeply influenced by how institutions recognize and respond to gendered power structures. Historically, science has been shaped by androcentric norms and patriarchal structures that privileged male participation and authority while marginalizing women’s contributions and careers. Programmes like Athena SWAN recognize that gender inequality in science is not just a matter of individual bias but also of embedded institutional cultures that influence hiring practices, promotion pathways, work-life balance policies, and research funding decisions. Through Athena SWAN, participating institutions commit to self-assessment, developing action plans, and fostering inclusive ______ _______ _______ ________ ___ ____.
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