Closing the Gender Gap in STEM
RESEARCH
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Due to social and cultural constructions, young girls are discouraged from pursuing STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers. Diversity within STEM is essential as it will lead to progress and unique solutions constructed with various backgrounds; hence, the massive gender-imbalance needs to be addressed extensively. This paper examines the development of the STEM gender gap and possible solutions. To close the persistent gender gap present in the STEM workforce, necessary changes should be implemented within the educational and social environment. To encourage young girls within STEM in acknowledgement of the stereotypes and difficulties present, young girls need to be encouraged to pursue a field of engineering through combating the portrayal of engineering as a masculine field, presenting role models for young girls to emulate, and developing their confidence in their skill sets for math and science. This paper also includes an Islamic perspective related to the topic discussed, with reference to the Quran and Sunnah. The resources of this paper include academic articles, published handouts, a textbook, and a video.
Empowering Girls in STEM
THESIS
In facing the stereotypes placed against women within STEM-related fields, young girls need to be encouraged to pursue a career in a field of engineering through combating the portrayal of engineering as a masculine field, presenting role models for young girls to emulate, and developing their confidence in their skill sets for math and science.
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