Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right, but also an essential basis for a peaceful, successful, and sustainable society.
While the number of female students and graduates in higher education has steadily increased over the last decade, women continue to be underrepresented in STEM fields, both in terms of graduate numbers (especially at the Ph.D. level) and in the research profession. As a result, gender equality in STEM entails supporting greater participation of women and girls at all stages of education, as well as offering equal opportunities for scientists and engineers at all levels.
Progress is being made, but it is slow and there is still a long way to go until true gender equality is achieved. Gender inequity does not resolve itself, as history has demonstrated require a full cultural shift, which will necessitate systematic and coordinated actors, education, and a strong political commitment from all stakeholders.
Gender equality isn’t only an issue for women; it must be a priority for all of us. Need all abilities in play if we want to take scientific brilliance to the next level and if we want to give science-based answers to the many urgent and pressing global concerns.
Successful female and male leaders told in interviews that they had received feedback that they were quick learners, adaptable, and continually looking for ways to better what they or their teams were doing. Both men and women rated visioning as the single most significant criterion in achieving a senior position. They also emphasized the importance of being able to motivate their teams.
Men, on the other hand, tend to score higher on capabilities linked to visualizing the future, while women excel on capabilities related to engaging and energizing the organization.
Women’s ability to motivate teams is likely due in part to this capacity to effectively communicate, many women stressed the necessity of developing an effective communication style.
The majority of female interviewees could identify one important career turning point. That’s not unexpected, given that fresh challenges are commonly used to enhance leadership potential.
Changing roles within a corporation expands one’s skill set and adaptability, as well as one’s visibility and understanding of the organization as a whole. Those breakthrough opportunities generally occurred early for female IT executives.
In comparison to men, 44 percent of women indicated their first promotion was the most crucial. Later advancements were cited by the males as the most important.
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