The Equality Equation : Advancing the Participation of Women and Girls in STEM

Hammond, Alicia ; Rubiano Matulevich, Eliana ; Beegle, Kathleen ; Kumaraswamy, Sai Krishna

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: GENDER GAP;    STEM EDUCATION;    TERTIARY EDUCATION;    GENDER BIAS;    HIRING BIAS;   

RP-ID  :  150987

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

Science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) are vital to the economic and socialprosperity of countries. Yet, women and girls continue to beunderrepresented in STEM careers, although there is widevariation among countries and across STEM fields. Beyondincome disadvantages for women because they have less accessto STEM careers, the gender gap in STEM is also a missedopportunity for economies and an inefficient allocation oflabor and talent. This report explores the participation ofwomen and girls relative to men and boys in STEM-relatededucation and employment through a global, comprehensivereview of the evidence. The report focuses on both thedrivers and the solutions related to the participation ofwomen and girls in STEM.