Where are the female science professors? A personal perspective [version 2; referees: 4 approved]
The first woman to earn a Professorship at a University in Europe was Laura Maria Caterina Bassi, who earned a professorship in physics at the University of Bologna in 1732. Almost 300 years and three waves of feminism later, in 2016, women typically still only comprise 20% (or less) of the number o...
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| Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2016-07-01
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| Series: | F1000Research |
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| Online Access: | http://f1000research.com/articles/5-1224/v2 |
| Summary: | The first woman to earn a Professorship at a University in Europe was Laura Maria Caterina Bassi, who earned a professorship in physics at the University of Bologna in 1732. Almost 300 years and three waves of feminism later, in 2016, women typically still only comprise 20% (or less) of the number of full professors in Europe. This opinion article will discuss the experiences of being a female academic today and the factors contributing to the academic gender gap from the perspective of a “young” natural scientist, as well as providing constructive suggestions for strategies to empower women in the academic world. |
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| ISSN: | 2046-1402 |