Training for and pursuing a career in science can be treacherous for women; many more begin than ultimately complete at every stage. Characterising this as a pipeline problem however leads to focus on individual women instead of structural conditions.
Enobong Hannah Branch
Did you know if you google the phrase ‘famous scientists’, a list of 51 scientists shows up out of which only 4 were female scientists? This made me curious and question why? I did some research on the topic and found the following information.
Female scientists aren’t perceived favourably compared to their male counterparts. In an article by the New York Times Magazine, it’s mentioned that when professors were presented with a list of imaginary men and women applicants with the same accomplishments, many were more willing to offer a man the job.
Recently I read an article that stated that presently there many scientific disciplines like genetics, biophysics, clinical dentistry etc. in which women outnumber men. But historically, women were at a disadvantage in the scientific field, facing misogyny, discrimination and other prejudices.
In her book ‘ A Room Of One’s Own ’ Virginia Woolf highlights the lack of opportunities for women and their lost potential.
It was then that I found myself walking with extreme rapidity across a grass plot. Instantly a man’s figure rose to intercept me. His face expressed horror and indignation. He was a Beadle; I was a woman. this was their turf; there was the path. Only the Fellows and Scholars are allowed here; the gravel is the place for me. What idea it had been that had sent me so audaciously trespassing I could not now remember.
Virginia Woolf
Many articles can provide you with much more information, I will make sure to link some below. However, that isn’t the objective of this blog. My goal here is to bring attention to female scientists and their contributions in their respective scientific fields throughout history.
This blog is dedicated to the aforementioned reason and also has much more to give, with stories, facts and a whole lot of quotes. This blog is here for anyone who needs motivation or a breakthrough and better themselves. Let’s continue working hard!
Remember: Consistency is the essential.
LINKS:
https://theconversation.com/why-dont-more-women-win-science-nobels-125096
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