ABSTRACT

This study undertakes a systematic literature review (SLR) on how the workspace influences female workers and, more generally, gender equality. Within the broader context of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) matters, gender issues have attracted ample attention from scholars and policymakers. However, research on the specific topic of this SLR is sparse and fragmented, especially for what concerns the implications on workplace design and management. This paper systematizes the actual knowledge on the subject by reviewing 68 articles published in the last 10 years. Authors critically analyze these articles according to two vital spatial elements: workspace typologies and workspace interiors. The reviewed articles document a general convincement shared by different scientific fields that the workspace affects women and men differently. The results show that space is a crucial element for enhancing gender equality in the workplace. Although the reviewed articles cover multiple disciplines, an interdisciplinary approach is still missing. The concluding section proposes a future research agenda, novel theoretical approaches and methodological advancements, while highlighting practical implications.

摘要

本研究对工作空间如何影响女性员工以及更普遍地影响性别平等进行了系统文献回顾 (SLR)。在多元化、公平和包容 (DE&I) 问题的更广泛背景下，性别问题已引起学者和政策制定者的充分关注。然而，关于这个 SLR 的特定主题的研究是稀疏和零散的，特别是关于对工作场所设计和管理的影响的研究。本文通过回顾过去 10 年发表的 68 篇文章，系统化了该主题的实际知识。作者根据两个重要的空间元素批判性地分析这些文章：工作空间类型和工作空间内部. 审查的文章记录了不同科学领域的普遍共识，即工作空间对女性和男性的影响不同。结果表明，空间是促进工作场所性别平等的关键因素。尽管审查的文章涵盖了多个学科，但仍然缺少跨学科的方法。结论部分提出了未来的研究议程、新颖的理论方法和方法的进步，同时强调了实际意义。