On March 8th, International Women’s Day, focusing on the economic situation of women* seems particularly important against the backdrop of current crises (pandemic, Ukraine war, energy crisis, and inflation), as these further exacerbate the precarious living and employment conditions of women*, especially women* with care responsibilities, and differences in employment biographies.
In the higher education context, women* are particularly often affected by atypical and precarious employment relationships – characterized by fixed-term contracts, part-time positions, and in some areas, low-paid tariff groups.
Taking into account heterogeneous life situations and biographies of women* in higher education, the lecture deals with concepts and connections between the Gender Pay Gap, Gender Care Gap, and Gender Pension Gap.
It aims to educate and encourage reflection on one’s own money biography and approach to the topic of money, as well as provide concrete knowledge and tips on financial security and retirement planning.

Dr. Birgit Happel is a sociologist and banker working as a trainer, consultant, and coach. With her platform Geldbiografien®, as a UNESCO ESD actor, on the board of the Präventionsnetzwerk Finanzkompetenz, and as a partner organization of the Klischeefrei Initiative, she is committed to professionalizing financial education and financial equality. She has gained professional experience in securities consulting at a major bank and earned her doctorate on the topic of handling money. She is a member of UN Women Germany and the #InnovativeFrauen network. As an educational climber, she supports the initiatives Aufsteiger und ArbeiterKind.

The event is part of the series “No Worries?! An Information and Exchange Series on Care Work and University , organized by the Equality and Diversity Office in close cooperation with the Family Services Center of Personnel Development.