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Book Synopsis: Women working in the sciences face obstacles at virtually every step along their career paths. From subtle slights to blatant biases, deep systemic problems block women from advancing or push them out of science and technology entirely.
Women in Science Now examines solutions to this persistent gender gap, offering new perspectives on how to make science more equitable and inclusive for all. This book shares stories and insights of women from a range of backgrounds working in various disciplines, illustrating the journeys that brought them to the sciences, the challenges they faced along the way, and the important contributions they have made to their fields. Lisa M. P. Munoz combines these narratives with a wealth of data to illuminate the size and scope of the challenges women scientists face, while highlighting research-based solutions to help overcome these obstacles. She presents groundbreaking studies in social psychology and organizational behavior that are informing novel approaches for combating historic and ongoing inequities.
Through a combined focus on personal experiences and social-science research, this timely book provides both a path toward greater gender equity and an inspiring vision of science and scientists.
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Are you a woman working in the sciences? If so, you are likely familiar with the obstacles that hinder your career advancement. From subtle slights to blatant biases, the gender gap in science is a persistent problem that needs to be addressed. That's where Women in Science Now: Stories and Strategies for Achieving Equity comes in. This book offers new perspectives on how to make science more equitable and inclusive for all. With stories and insights from women in various scientific disciplines, you will learn about their journeys, the challenges they faced, and the contributions they have made to their fields.
But Women in Science Now is more than just personal narratives. Author Lisa M. P. Munoz combines these stories with compelling data to showcase the size and scope of the obstacles women scientists face. She also highlights groundbreaking research in social psychology and organizational behavior that can help us overcome these historic and ongoing inequities.
By reading Women in Science Now, you will gain both a path toward greater gender equity in science and an inspiring vision of what science and scientists can be. It's time to break down the barriers and create a more inclusive environment for women in the sciences. Empower yourself and contribute to the change. Get your copy of Women in Science Now today!
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