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The Gender Studies research axis within the CSR-SD Centre of Excellence aims to promote an interdisciplinary approach to gender-related topics, exploring inequalities, social dynamics, and societal transformations linked to gender.
We also consider the interactions between gender and other aspects of identity, such as disability, social class, and culture. Various theoretical approaches provide complementary perspectives for analysing gender issues and the mechanisms of domination and emancipation.
Feminist and critical theories challenge institutional and organisational norms, while shedding light on the interconnectedness of power structures.
Theoretical frameworks in CSR and critical accounting highlight governance and inclusion issues. Theories of quantification and governmentality examine the role of indicators and measurement tools in shaping gender equality policies.
This diversity of approaches helps explore the complexity of gender dynamics and identify levers for fostering effective inclusion.
Our commitment is to create a space for discussion and collaboration with TBS Education students and local partners to deepen our understanding and drive action on these issues.
The research conducted within the Gender Studies axis spans various organisational, institutional, and socio-cultural contexts, enabling the exploration of gender inequalities from multiple perspectives.
Different research settings include individual-level studies (e.g., women’s consumer behaviours in Morocco), organisational research within large companies (such as SBF120 firms, SNCF, and tax firms), and studies across different geographical and cultural contexts (France, Scandinavia, Morocco), as well as international studies (global microfinance, tax systems in 58 countries).
These diverse settings facilitate an examination of gender dynamics under varied regulatory and cultural frameworks.
This diversity of research contexts enriches the understanding of discrimination mechanisms and the potential levers for fostering greater social and professional inclusion.
The research conducted in this axis employs a variety of methodological approaches, combining qualitative and quantitative analyses to better grasp gender dynamics.
Field studies rely on ethnographic investigations, semi-structured interviews, and discourse analysis to decode gendered representations and practices within organisations and public spaces.
Quantitative methods, including surveys and statistical modelling, help assess the impact of equality and inclusion policies on career trajectories and governance structures.
A particular focus is placed on intersectional approaches and critical methodologies to examine systemic biases and institutional resistance to gender-related change.
Nathalie CLAVIJO is a researcher in accounting who adopts an interdisciplinary approach to Gender Studies. Her work examines gender inequalities within organisations, social dynamics, and related societal transformations.Â
Nathalie CLAVIJO also explores the intersection of gender with other dimensions, such as culture and social class, to enhance the understanding of discrimination and inclusion mechanisms.Â
Committed to a collaborative approach, she actively contributes to local and academic initiatives promoting equality and diversity.
Marie DI NARDO is a researcher in strategy and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Her research explores the political dimension of CSR, questioning the role of companies in addressing social and environmental challenges.
Marie DI NARDO analyses the legitimacy of firms engaging in public action and the interaction dynamics between businesses and institutions.Â
Through a combination of bibliometric and qualitative analysis, she contributes to the critical evaluation of the concept of Political Corporate Social Responsibility (PCSR).
Delphine GODEFROIT-WINKEL is a researcher in marketing and consumer behaviour, with a focus on gender, environment, and cultural dynamics. Her work explores how consumption practices manifest themselves, particularly in intercultural contexts.
Using qualitative approaches, including ethnography, Delphine GODEFROIT-WINKEL analyses of consumer behaviour contribute to a deeper understanding of identity construction, social interactions, and society as a whole.Â
In parallel, she applies quantitative methods to measure similarities and differences between different cultural contexts.
Diego RAVENDA is a researcher in accounting, specialising in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability. His research examines the impact of accounting standards and reporting mechanisms on addressing social and environmental issues.
Diego RAVENDA analyses how accounting practices influence organisational transparency and the management of inequalities, particularly concerning gender and diversity within companies.
Jannsen SANTANA is a researcher in marketing, studying the interactions between spirituality, religion, gender, and sexuality in consumer dynamics. His work explores how religious and spiritual beliefs shape consumer identities and influence gender and sexuality norms.
Through an intersectional and ethnographic approach, Jannsen SANTANA analyses the tensions between tradition, market forces, and consumption practices, highlighting mechanisms of power and resistance within spiritual and commercial spheres.
Matthew SOROLA is a researcher in accounting, focusing on engagement and decision-making processes within organisations and public policies. His research examines diversity and inclusion issues, particularly in management and governance.
Matthew SOROLA also analyses how organisational structures influence gender inequalities and power dynamics in the context of digital transformation and globalisation.
Marianne STRAUCH is a researcher in accounting and management control, specialising in the quantification of social struggles, with a particular interest in gender studies.
Marianne STRAUCH’s research explores how social movements and organisations use accounting and measurement tools to support their causes. Committed to a collaborative approach, she contributes to research and academic initiatives aimed at enhancing understanding and action on these issues.Â
Thuy Thanh TRAN is a researcher in accounting, focusing on sustainability and gender issues in organisations and societal dynamics.
Thuy Thanh TRAN’s work examines the diffusion and adoption of accounting innovations, gender inequalities and the interactions between gender, culture, and social class in the workplace.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, she analyses the organisational and societal transformations necessary to foster greater inclusion and diversity within businesses and institutions.
Anne VANHEMS is a researcher in information management, studying microfinance institutions performances through the lens of gender studies. Microfinance aims at fighting poverty and inequality while being profitable.
This dual purpose has led to increased interest in analyzing the efficiency of the sector. Anne VANHEMS’s work examines gender effect on both social and financial performance of microfinance institutions using operation research tools.
She adopts an interdisciplinary approach to analyse interactions between gender, macroeconomic factors, and culture, contributing to discussions on inclusion and corporate social responsibility.