BULGARIA IN THE EUROPEAN RATINGS FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN THE ACADEMIC CIRCLES

The implementation of “Europe 2020” Strategy and its standards requires establishment of fair European research area with a view to gender balance. In conformity with that vision, the article presents the results of a study of the gender equality level in the academic circles in Bulgaria. It is carried out by analysis of the place of Bulgaria among the European states in regard to this indicator. The main task is to identify the achieved progress and still existing problem areas.