Gender Equality at the Faculty of Automotive Systems and Production
In the faculty, three contact persons are available for all questions and concerns regarding the topic of gender equality: Christiane Martin, Ulrike Sagorski and Yvette Gossel. The gender equality representatives take part in committees, appointments and job placement procedures and advise applicants and members of the university on the topics of compatibility of family, studies and career.
A personal consultation
If you have specific problems or general questions on this topic, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will handle your request confidentially.
They are the contact persons for female members of the faculty in case of sexualized discrimination or violence or gender-specific difficulties at the workplace. In addition, the central office for gender equality at the university also provides advice on applying for a professorship or informs about special offers for the career development of women.
The gender equality responsibles at the faculties work closely together with the central gender equality representatives of the university and can advise those affected and establish contact with the relevant offices. General information on equality with many links and downloads can be found on the website of the central gender equality representatives [in German].
Gender Equality Plan 2021-2024 at TH Köln
In accordance with the Gender Equality Act of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the universities of the state are required to compile a gender equality plan and to publish it. The gender equality plan consists of a framework plan as well as the plans of the individual departments and faculties. The current Gender Equality Plan was developed over the course of the past year and published on May 10, 2021.
Using assessment and analysis data of the gender distribution in the individual areas of the university, the document also provides an overview of the equality-promoting goals and measures derived from this. The Gender Equality Plan 2021-2024 thus provides an exciting insight into the current status and transparency of gender equality work at TH Köln.
Gender-sensitive language
Language is not neutral, but is shaped by social norms and values. The spoken and written word influence our perception and create images in our minds.
Gender-sensitive language can make women and people with other gender identities more visible, address them equally and change stereotypical ideas of gender roles.
As early as 1999, Section 4 of the State Equal Opportunity Act (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz, LGG) stipulated the linguistic equal treatment of women and men in internal and external communications in the public sector.