Systemic bias against women scientists
A Yale research study suggests that physicists, chemists and biologists are likely to view a young male scientist more favorably than a woman with the same qualifications.
 
  • Presented with identical summaries of the accomplishments of two imaginary applicants, professors at six major research institutions were significantly more willing to offer the man a job.
  • If they did hire the woman, they set her salary, on average, nearly $4,000 lower than the man’s.
  • Female scientists were as biased as their male counterparts.
 
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Mapping the Systems of Science and Technology »Mapping the Systems of Science and Technology
Cultivating science and technology »Cultivating science and technology
State of the US science and engineering workforce »State of the US science and engineering workforce
Workforce demographics  »Workforce demographics
Women in the US science and engineering workforce »Women in the US science and engineering workforce
Systemic bias against women scientists
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