Women still underrepresented in STEM, says UNESCO
Despite more girls being in school today than ever before, a stark gender gap persists in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers, according to the latest findings from UNESCO. The organisation warns that women continue to face systemic barriers that limit their participation in these critical fields.UNESCO reports that women represent only 35% of STEM graduates worldwide, a figure that has remained unchanged for the past decade. This under-representation is attributed to deep-rooted biases, social norms, and gender expectations that affect the quality and direction of girls’ education from an early age.The gender disparity is especially concerning given that STEM sectors are often seen as the jobs of the future, playing a vital role in innovation, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable development. With the global economy increasingly relying on technology and science-based solutions, the lack of gender parity threatens to sideline half the world’s population from participating in and benefiting from future advancements.
Despite more girls being in school today than ever before, a stark gender gap persists in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers, according to the latest findings from UNESCO. The organisation warns that women continue to face systemic barriers that limit their participation in these critical fields.
UNESCO reports that women represent only 35% of STEM graduates worldwide, a figure that has remained unchanged for the past decade. This under-representation is attributed to deep-rooted biases, social norms, and gender expectations that affect the quality and direction of girls’ education from an early age.
The gender disparity is especially concerning given that STEM sectors are often seen as the jobs of the future, playing a vital role in innovation, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable development. With the global economy increasingly relying on technology and science-based solutions, the lack of gender parity threatens to sideline half the world’s population from participating in and benefiting from future advancements.
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