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Developing Gender Indicators in Science and Technology from National Innovation Systems (NIS) Perspective

Joseph Kang, Jonghwa Park, and Youngah Park

Abstract

As a part of innovation studies, gendered innovations came into spotlight in science and technology as it not only improves equality among the people in S&T, but also ensures scientific excellence. However, there are many challenges in gender policy in science and technology. There is a lack of policy study and development, compared to S&T and innovation policy. Many studies in gendered innovations have been conducted, but limited systematic policy package has been developed. In the field of innovation research, measuring innovation and development of indicators have been significant issues. In this context, this research proposes a practical framework which could be used to develop indicators related to gendered innovations by using the concept of National Innovation Systems and categorizing the elements shaping gendered innovations in a system. In addition, this research derives indicators to reveal national capabilities of   gendered innovations from the framework and suggests an indicator system, called Gendered Innovations Index (GII).