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Women in STEM

Explanations for low representation of women


 * Cultivating a Sense of Belonging & Emphasizing Social Relevance

A factor that may contribute to the disproportionate underrepresentation of women in STEM is the lack of opportunities for collaboration and sense of belonging. Gender biases have contributed to the idea that men are more qualified and "fit" for the professional role of an engineer or scientist. Women who left engineering were less likely to have opportunities for training and development, support from co-workers or supervisors, and support for balancing work and non-work roles than were women who stayed in the profession" Because of this perception, women are more likely to leave the field upon entering. When masculine skills are emphasized, women can feel like they are not equipped to belonging in the field.

- Opportunities for establishing collaborative research settings in the STEM discipline