Gender Bias In 1970

Today’s college students have the opportunity and freedom to choose their major and their career path. Many factors influence the decision of a college student’s career paths including background, general interests, personal strengths, time commitment, and job outlook. Although many important decisions are made in college, one of the most important is the choice of major and career track. Out of hundreds of majors the science and engineering fields are under-represented by women. Although the numbers of women in science technology, engineering, and mathematics, STEM, majors has been increasing in the past years, women still are in the minority in the STEM fields. In her study, Lona Whitmarsh

However, of that 48%, only 24% of them are involved in a STEM field. However, statistics are saying now, more than ever, women are pursuing STEM careers. Yet, what happens behind the scenes while earning your degree? My mother has experienced a prime example of exactly what happens when women attempt to pursue a STEM career. She had decided on taking a programming course in college. Long story short, she got to her assigned computer and began to design her screen like the creative woman she is. Her professor walked up to her found it unrighteous to have her computer screen pink when everyone else's where "manly" colors. He suggested that she goes to the counselor to change courses since technology was "manly" thing. Sadly, she listened along with many other women. I say that because "...nearly a third of women in science, engineering and technology (S.E.T.) fields say they are likely to quit within a year," (Sherbin, ...Bias in Their Labs). It's unfortunate that women all over feel that they are not worthy because of their gender or their lack of "manliness." STEM fields aren't a manly thing, they need to be identified as gender neutral profession, as every profession should

Women's careers are difficult to get. Workers preferably like men more than woman, so men are for sure to get what they want but not so much for women. Society thinks that men are better than women. The likelihood of women getting a job is very not so high, because

“Like a compass needle that points north, a man’s accusing finger always finds a woman. Always. You remember that, Mariam” (Hosseini 7).

I’ve always believed that women should have the same opportunities as men and can be just as successful leaders in society. I briefly looked into the military, took the ASVAB entrance exam and considered becoming a deployed doctor; however, I realized my passion lies within something else. Engineering and science, two programs that mostly consist of men, has become what I strive for. Within the past couple weeks I was able to shadow and work in the lab with several Sanford Hospital researchers and I found that although women are less represented in the science/engineering field, we can still achieve the same potential that any man

First starting in the 1920’s and all the way through the 1970’s there was a plethora of court rulings and government action to curb and prohibit sex discrimination on all levels in America, but according to Rosenberg, unfortunately, there is still “A particularly depressing measure of the lack of progress in the difference between the salaries of men and women”(Rosenberg 2008, 207). Places with real change are due to the fact it was congressional and executive action, not court action. Rosenberg points out that even during the year of 1987 after two decades of court action the position of income between the two sexes was the same as it was 30 years ago(Rosenberg 2008,208). Rosenberg notes that even the median incomes between women with college

The force of societal stereotypes is a large part of this gap. Instead of joining STEM careers, the most common careers among women are secretaries, nurses, and elementary and middle school teachers (Mandell). This truly illustrates that when well-rounded, talented women have the choice, they are inclined to delve into the field in which society expects them to belong. In this way, the stereotype of women not being involved in STEM is forcing less women to be involved in these fields. The deficiency of women in technical fields, despite their well-roundedness and ability, can be directly related to unyielding cultural stereotypes that stigmatize women in supposedly masculine fields.

Since the beginning, men have ruled the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Which explains the huge gender gap in STEM jobs. As of 2009, women occupied 24% of STEM jobs. Many of these women work in the science field. Only about 12% of women occupy the engineering and computer science field.

Many would think someone’s gender should not define what job roles are available for them. But that is not the case in today’s society. Many women are looked down upon when it comes to certain career paths. They are told every day that men will always have an advantage over them based on the field they choose to be in. The glass ceiling theory is about how there are invisible barriers that hold back women from achieving what can be seen. (Wikipedia, 2015). For example, in 2015 only 88 women were elected to represent in the Canadian general election out of 338 (Library of parliament, 2015). Although some might

Women have faced discrimination, regardless of nationality, throughout history. In the United States, women gained the right to vote in 1920, through the 19th amendment. However, women still faced discrimination both at home and in the workplace. It was not until the mid twentieth century that women began to truly express opposition to their treatment and the horrible standards to which they were set. In the 1960s, majority of women in the workforce worked as secretaries, teachers, cleaners, and nurses. Those that were not in the workforce still worked hard at home, though they were not recognized for their labor. Many women sought to be recognized and with that desire, they responded with various organized protests for equality both at home and in the workplace and they rejected the standards that society forced them to uphold.

Women have been victim of gender discrimination for centuries, and this fact remains increasingly pertinent still today. In U.S. history we have seen that much of the heavy lifting or more important jobs have always been taken by men, and front desk jobs like receptionists and secretaries have been considered primarily jobs fit for a female. This has stemmed from a long history of being in a culture where the men are the bread winners. The man of the house has always been considered the one who has the responsibility of bringing home the money and supporting the family and the woman raises the kids and does household duties. Although, this was less true for women who were widowed or separated or whose husbands had a job that brought in inadequate

This report navigates the current state of STEM demographic in the country. It examines the reasons why there are less females undertaking STEM majors and gives recommendations on the problems. A brief history on STEM is outlined and the discussion follows with in depth analysis on the subject. STEM is a very critical education discipline with an importance in the economy of the country. Much as it is important, few students choose a career path in STEM. Although, there are more than 50% female students in Colleges and Universities, 12% take STEM related course. Why is this? This report is a compilation of empirical data collected in journals on the same subject explaining

The majority of people face a bias at some point in their lives, and women are stereotyped just like everyone else. During the 1910s, women fought for their rights in everything. Then, after the vote was passed on August 26th, 1920, women gained equal rights with men (History.com Staff). But still, in 2016, we are struggling with gender biases and stereotypes. Women face gender biases in the workforce, in politics, and in education, and these biases impact women negatively.

Gender bias, also known as sexism, is a full of attitudes, laws, taboos, preferences, and behaviors that differentiates and discriminates against either sex. These may be a position of which male dominance and female subjugation in the modern society. It could also be a form of sexual stereotypes between men and women, these are commonly experienced in employment versus other positions. A final place that discrimination is faced is the academic environment, the female to male ratios are not in sync in certain programs and courses because of this and it is pressuring men and women to not go into certain fields and do what they love and please. Most advertisements on Television, magazines, newspapers, online ad’s, use a charged sexually image with a female as the star. Women are to be a pleasure for men, and nothing else. Many people have different opinions on genders and sexuality and that is okay, but sometimes you just need to keep them to yourselves.

Over the past 50 years, women in the United States have made great strides in education an entry into the work force in this country. However, despite these advances, women continue to be underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math, collectively referred to as “STEM.” Women’s representation is low at all levels of the STEM career “pipeline,” from interest and intent to majoring in a STEM field in college and to having a career in a STEM field in adulthood. Studies show that girls lose interest in math and science during middle school, and STEM interest for girls is low, compared to boys. Most research on this topic has focused on representation of girls and women in these fields, primarily on the obstacles preventing more girls and women from entering them. It is time now to shift the focus toward understanding and developing solutions for “what works” for girls who show interest and engage in the fields of STEM.