Series
Women in academia
Gender bias in academia is a serious topic debate both within and outside the academic community. The posts in this series explore different aspects of gender bias in research – from questioning whether it exists to what female academics say.
Women are making their presence felt in a traditionally male-dominated academic world. However, they are still underrepresented in fields such as political science,…
- Sneha Kulkarni
- March 9, 2015
- Editage Insights
- March 10, 2015
While there is a fair share of women at the entry level in academia, they are highly underrepresented in senior faculty positions. Most women scientists perceive a…
- Kakoli Majumder
- March 11, 2015
To what extent does the gender of a researcher affect his or her work and growth prospects? Apparently, gender stereotypes and generalized perceptions about men and women influence the…
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- March 12, 2015
This video is a tribute to 18 women who changed the scientific research landscape with their discoveries and breakthroughs. The persistence and dogged determination of…
- Editage Insights
- March 13, 2015
In the month of International Women’s Day 2015, Editage Insights brings you Women in Academia---an enlightening and informative series centered on women in research,…
- Editage Insights
- March 16, 2015