Description
Movement into academic science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has been slow for women and minorities. Not only are women and minorities underrepresented in STEM careers, there is strong evidence that many academic departments are resistant to addressing the concerns that keep them from entering careers in these fields. In light of recent controversies surrounding these issues, this volume, examining reasons for the persistence of barriers that block the full participation and advancement of underrepresented groups in the sciences and addressing how academic departments and universities can remedy the situation, is particularly timely. As a whole, the volume shows positive examples of institutions and departments that have been transformed by the inclusion of women and recommends a set of best practices for continuing growth in positive directions.
Author: Jill M. Bystydzienski
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Published: 03/20/2006
Pages: 360
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.26h x 5.96w x 1.02d
ISBN13: 9780253218179
ISBN10: 0253218179
BISAC Categories:
- Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects
- Social Science | Women's Studies
- Science | Essays
About the Author
Jill M. Bystydzienski is Director of the Women's Studies Program and Professor of Sociology at Iowa State University.
Sharon R. Bird is Associate Professor of Sociology and an affiliate of the Women's Studies Program at Iowa State University.
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