Modern women in engineering: inclusive or a façade?
Maansi Suri Filed on February 7, 2021
Hailing from a family of female engineers, I have always loved science, and, more specifically, have always dreamt of being an engineer. However, I noticed that most girls aren't encouraged to dream big and the male engineer stereotype prevails. Clearly, this is an issue that needs to be investigated and addressed.
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Despite the significant progress that has been made in bridging the gap between men and women in the workplace, women are overlooked in the field of engineering. According to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), globally only 13 per cent of engineers are women, and more disquieting, female engineers are generally paid 10 per cent less than men (SWE Research Update: Women in Engineering by the Numbers (Nov. 2019) - All Together, 2021).