One woman, nine men
By Rosana Arizmendi Mejía - [email protected]
TL;DR
- Women hold only 1 in 10 leadership roles in global STEM fields.
- Factors contributing to this disparity include girls' declining belief in their brilliance at age 6, lack of representation in educational materials and media, and societal gender norms.
- Women in STEM face disadvantages such as less research funding, fewer citations, lower pay (up to 20% less), and greater career obstacles after maternity leave.
- More women than men choose to leave academia or not pursue senior roles due to these challenges.
- Closing this gender gap in STEM is crucial for equity, social development, innovation, economic growth, and addressing complex global issues through diverse perspectives.