Removing Barriers: Women in Academic Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0253218179 ISBN 13 : 9780253218179

Editeur : Indiana University Press, 2006

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Indiana University Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0253218179
• ISBN 13: 9780253218179
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 347
• Éditeur: Bystydzienski Jill M., Bird Sharon R.
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