21 The Complex Reality Unraveling the Underrepresentation of Women in STEM

Genevieve Cheung

Atticus Consulting, Canada/Barbados

DOI: 10.1201/9781032679518-24

21.1 Exploring Gender Diversity

Gender diversity in STEM fields is a topic that has gained significant attention in recent years. The underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics has sparked numerous discussions and initiatives aimed at understanding the reasons behind this gap and finding ways to bridge it. As a female civil engineer who has spent most of my career in male-dominated industry and workplaces, I feel qualified to explore the various factors that contribute to this issue, and attempt to delve into the complexities surrounding women in ...

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