User:Loudcat44/Women in STEM fields
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African American women[edit]
According to Kimberly Jackson, prejudice and assumed stereotypes keep women of color, especially black women from studying in STEM fields. Psychologically, stereotypes on black women's intellect, cognitive abilities, and work ethic contribute to their lack of confidence in STEM. Some schools, such as Spelman College, have made attempts to change perceptions of African-American women and improve their rates of becoming involved and technically proficient in STEM.[1] Students of color, especially Black students, face difficulty in STEM majors as they face hostile climates, microaggressions, and a lack of support and mentorship.
Latin American women[edit]
A 2015 NCWIT study estimated that Latin American women represented only 1% of the US tech workforce.[2] A 2018 study on 50 Latin American women who founded a technology company indicated that 20% were Mexican, 14% bi-racial, 8% unknown, 4% Venezuelan.[3]
Organized efforts[edit]
To increase women's enrollment in the STEM field, researchers believe that it should occur in elementary and middle schools.[4] Gender differences are evident by kindergarten, and many children have developed an attitude towards math and their career.[5] According to a study about high school and middle school students, there is evidence of a gender gap in science and math test scores.[6] Another method to reduce the gender gap is to create communities and opportunities apart from school.[7] For instance, creating a residential program, women's only college, and affiliation between high school and college for STEM programs will help eliminate the gender gap.[8] The research has shown that gender gap in STEM might be because of unsupportive culture that hurts woman's advancement in their career. Therefore, women all over the United States are underrepresented in tenure faculty and leadership positions.
References[edit]
- ^ Jackson, Kimberly M. (Spring 2014). "Realigning the Crooked Room: Spelman Claims a Space for African American Women in STEM". Peer Review. 16 (2): 9–12. PMC 4280840. PMID 25558184.
- ^ The Latinas-In-Tech Movement, Newtechmag.net, 23 January 2019
- ^ Cecilia Corral, 50 Latina Tech Founders — The Stats, Medium.com, 3 May 2018
- ^ Blackburn, Heidi (2017-07-03). "The Status of Women in STEM in Higher Education: A Review of the Literature 2007–2017". Science & Technology Libraries. 36 (3): 235–273. doi:10.1080/0194262X.2017.1371658. ISSN 0194-262X. S2CID 149432708.
- ^ Blackburn, Heidi (2017-07-03). "The Status of Women in STEM in Higher Education: A Review of the Literature 2007–2017". Science & Technology Libraries. 36 (3): 235–273. doi:10.1080/0194262X.2017.1371658. ISSN 0194-262X. S2CID 149432708.
- ^ Blackburn, Heidi (2017-07-03). "The Status of Women in STEM in Higher Education: A Review of the Literature 2007–2017". Science & Technology Libraries. 36 (3): 235–273. doi:10.1080/0194262X.2017.1371658. ISSN 0194-262X. S2CID 149432708.
- ^ Blackburn, Heidi (2017-07-03). "The Status of Women in STEM in Higher Education: A Review of the Literature 2007–2017". Science & Technology Libraries. 36 (3): 235–273. doi:10.1080/0194262X.2017.1371658. ISSN 0194-262X. S2CID 149432708.
- ^ Blackburn, Heidi (2017-07-03). "The Status of Women in STEM in Higher Education: A Review of the Literature 2007–2017". Science & Technology Libraries. 36 (3): 235–273. doi:10.1080/0194262X.2017.1371658. ISSN 0194-262X. S2CID 149432708.