Diversity begets diversity: A global perspective on gender equality in scientific society leadership.

Research shows that gender inequality is still a major issue in academic science, yet academic societies may serve as underappreciated and effective avenues for promoting female leadership. That is, society membership is often self-selective, and board positions are elected (with a high turnover com...

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Main Authors: Dominique A Potvin, Emily Burdfield-Steel, Jacqueline M Potvin, Stephen M Heap
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5976142?pdf=render