Five years of gender research in the public sector by the IPAZIA Observatory. A review of the studies and a research agenda

The paper considers the entire universe of the 34 studies on gender within the public sector published by the IPAZIA Observatory since its inception, both in volumes and in conference proceedings. The literature review reveals that these papers not only focus on educational and governmental institutions, but also explore the utilities, healthcare, banking, and professional register industries, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Moreover, they embrace a broader geographical context than the United States, alongside a few studies in the Americas, Africa, or international settings, they are mainly focused on European samples and reflect the authors’ affiliation country.