The Paradox of Gender Equality: Bibliometric Analysis Based on Web of Science (WoS) Data (1994-2025)
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Gender equality has become an increasingly important issue in terms of social development and welfare. However, some paradoxes related to gender equality complicate progress in this area. The aim of this study is to understand the gender equality paradox and to determine the most influential articles, most productive researchers, prominent journals, countries and universities on the gender equality paradox by conducting a bibliometric analysis of the research conducted in this field. A search for “gender equality and paradox” was conducted in English from the Web of Science database and the data was analyzed. The VOSviewer (1.6.19) program was used in the bibliometric analysis of the data. After a general evaluation of 150 articles published in the WoS database between 1994 and 2025, bibliometric mapping was performed in the field of gender equality using the VOSviewer program using citation analysis, co-citation analysis and common word analysis methods. The research findings show that Van Rejimersdal, Eva A. and Boerman, Sophie C. are the most cited authors and the prominent university is Missouri University. When an evaluation is made in terms of countries, it is seen that the USA, England and Sweden are active in terms of the number of publications. The majority of the studies focus on raising awareness about gender equality, changing gender roles, gender equality in the labor market and combating gender-based discrimination.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Gender equality, Gender equality paradox, Gender Studies
Etik Beyan
Since this is a bibliometric study, ethical approval and participant consent were not required.
Kaynakça
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