Zastupljenost žena u STEM naukama: oblast matematike u periodu od 1980-ih do 2010-ih godina
Representation of Women in the Field of STEM Sciences: Mathematics from 1980s to 2010s

Author(s): Senka Gavranov, Aleksandra Izgarjan, Slobodanka Markov
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Sociology
Published by: Етнографски институт САНУ
Keywords: gender equality; representation; female mathematicians; STEM sciences
Summary/Abstract: The article discusses engagement of women in the field of mathematics from 1980s to 2010s. So far, a number of studies has pointed to the disproportionate numbers of men and women in the field of STEM sciences (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), particularly mathematics. Our research focused on analysis whether and to what extent the following factors affect the success of women in the field of mathematics: family environment; education; professional development, academic obligations and private life; family obligations and (dis)satisfaction of women with their career choices.

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