Mentoring programme report 2018 -Women Leaders of Higher Education Institutions of the Americas (EMULIES)
This publication is the result of the Mentoring Program 2018 - Training for Women Leaders in the Higher Education Institutions organized by the Program of the, in coordination with the and the .
The program promotes women's leadership by focusing on gender relationships as power relationships. Mentoring is understood as a unique relationship established between a woman who has experience and knowledge in a particular field and a younger woman who seeks guidance and support in their personal and professional projects. The incorporation of a gender perspective contributes to raising awareness among young women about the impact of stereotypes that may hinder their career development, decision-making, and access to positions of power. By recognizing and addressing these barriers, mentoring processes with a gender focus help manage careers in environments where women face specific challenges in academia and professional settings. They also raise awareness about the self-imposed limitations that women often place on themselves.
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