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Sybille Braun Dipl. Betriebswirtin (FH)

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Eva Frommelt MBA, MSc

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Dr. Nadine Székely

Research Manager - Research Management

Science and research made visible!

28. March 2024 International University Research

Science and research made visible!

28. March 2024 International University Research

Grafik mit gelbem Hintergrundtext: 'Wissenschaftsstandort Liechtenstein – Forschung sichtbar machen!' und Informationen zur Veranstaltung des Hochschulverbunds Liechtenstein am 27. März 2024, 18:30 Uhr, an der UFL in Triesen. Enthält Webadressen der beteiligten Institutionen.

Eine Frau steht an einem Rednerpult vor Bannern der Universität Liechtenstein, der UFL und des Liechtenstein-Instituts. Im Vordergrund sind unscharf einige Zuhörer zu sehen.

Drei Personen stehen nebeneinander in einem Konferenzraum. Im Hintergrund ist ein Bildschirm mit der Aufschrift "Wissenschaftsverbund Liechtenstein" zu sehen. Links im Bild ist ein Rednerpult, rechts sind leere Stühle und Tische. Die Personen tragen Namensschilder und lächeln.

Podiumsdiskussion an der Universität Liechtenstein mit vier Personen, die auf Stühlen sitzen. Im Hintergrund ist ein Bildschirm mit der Aufschrift "Wissenschaftsstandort Liechtenstein – Forschung sichtbar machen" und dem Datum der Veranstaltung zu sehen.

Teilnehmer einer Podiumsdiskussion an der Universität Liechtenstein, lächelnd und aufmerksam, in einem gut besuchten Veranstaltungsraum.

Drei Personen stehen in einem Gespräch vor Roll-Up-Bannern der Universität Liechtenstein und des Liechtenstein-Instituts. Eine Person hält ein Buch in der Hand. Die Szene findet in einem formellen Rahmen statt, vermutlich bei einer akademischen Veranstaltung.

Eine Gruppe von Personen betrachtet eine wissenschaftliche Posterausstellung in einem Innenraum. Ein Mann zeigt auf ein Poster und erklärt den Inhalt. Im Hintergrund sind weitere Poster und Personen zu sehen.

The University of Liechtenstein, the Private University in the Principality of Liechtenstein (UFL) and the Liechtenstein Institute together form the Liechtenstein University Network. All three institutions conduct scientific research with very different focuses. On March 27, 2024, the three institutions presented themselves to the interested public for the second time as part of a joint event with a panel discussion, poster exhibition and science slam at the UFL in Triesen.

Host Barbara Gant, Rector of UFL, Christian Frommelt, Rector of the University of Liechtenstein, and Thomas Meier, Director of the Liechtenstein Institute, welcomed the large number of attendees. Katja Gey, Head of the Office of Economic Affairs, addressed greetings to the visitors.

In the subsequent panel discussion, moderated by Carmen Dahl (Head of Communications and Marketing, University of Liechtenstein), Georges Baur (Liechtenstein Institute), Lindsay Blair Howe (University of Liechtenstein) and Claudia Seitz (UFL) discussed the topic of "Internationality", which was also the focus of the last issue of the jointly published research magazine 1602.

Afterwards, there was the opportunity to talk to researchers from the three institutions at a poster exhibition. In addition, researchers from the three institutions offered insights into the research topics they are working on in a "ScienceSlam".

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Associate Professor Dr. Lindsay Howe from the University of Liechtenstein, along with researchers from the University of Cardiff and the Institute for Voluntary Action Research, examined how entrenched gender roles shape everyday life for families in South Africa – with surprising findings.

The study, based on focus groups, ethnographic research, and innovative data collection using "Volunteered Geographic Information" (VGI), found that many people – regardless of gender – still perceive fathers primarily as "breadwinners." As a result, many fathers fulfill their parenting duties only in brief moments between professional obligations. The researchers call this phenomenon "parenthetical parenting," which further reinforces existing inequalities.

What makes this particularly concerning is that the gap between ideal and reality affects families across all social classes. While many fathers aspire to take a more active role in parenting, societal and economic structures often prevent them from doing so. At the same time, the bulk of caregiving responsibilities still falls on mothers – with far-reaching consequences for their professional development.

Published in the renowned journal The Professional Geographer, this study builds on previous research by the authors. In a Time Magazine article (https://time.com/6249410/secret-tax-women-time/), they explored the hidden costs women bear due to caregiving responsibilities. The new findings now highlight that the issue is not just about mothers but also the challenges faced by fathers who wish to be more involved.

One thing is clear: As long as these traditional gender roles persist, true equality will remain elusive. However, the study’s insights could pave the way for a fairer distribution of work and caregiving responsibilities.

More about the study: https://www.uni.li/de/forschung/forschungsaktivitaeten/veroeffentlichungen/publikationen/@@publication_detail/9837.67