The Equality Equation : Advancing the Participation of Women and Girls in STEM
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are vital to the economic and social prosperity of countries. Yet, women and girls continue to be underrepresented in STEM careers, although there is wide variation among countries and across...
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| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2020
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/789951595308672516/Main-Report http://hdl.handle.net/10986/34317 |
| Summary: | Science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) are vital to the economic and social
prosperity of countries. Yet, women and girls continue to be
underrepresented in STEM careers, although there is wide
variation among countries and across STEM fields. Beyond
income disadvantages for women because they have less access
to STEM careers, the gender gap in STEM is also a missed
opportunity for economies and an inefficient allocation of
labor and talent. This report explores the participation of
women and girls relative to men and boys in STEM-related
education and employment through a global, comprehensive
review of the evidence. The report focuses on both the
drivers and the solutions related to the participation of
women and girls in STEM. |
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