Gender markers in the space of a Russian university and their role in assessing the quality students’ life (on the example of regional universities)

Kozma Minin Nizhny Novgorod State Pedagogical University, Ulyanov str, 1, 603000 Nizhny Novgorod, Russia

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Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of subjective well-being which is concerned as a constituent element of the integral concept of the quality of life. Theoretical conclusions of the study are based on empirical data from sociological research. The study focuses on Russian students and their well-being in Russian educational environment. The authors examine the influence of gender aspects on the students’ comfort level. Gender markers which function in business and personal communication at the university are investigated in vertical and horizontal cross-sections. Some peculiarities in the assessments given by Russian students on the subject of gender-sensitive social practices are noted. The main factors that determine the assessment of gender markers presence at the university are revealed. The lack of formed gender competence among Russian students is also revealed. The influence of gender markers on student satisfaction with studying process at the university is determined.