Gender Bias in STEM

India now leads the world in Global Female STEM Enrolment, with women making up 43% of STEM students. But high enrolment has not translated into equal pay, leadership, or research …

Despite decades of progress, women scientists in India remain underrepresented in labs, conferences, and top awards. Cultural stereotypes, systemic biases, and structural barriers continue to slow their progress.

The decline in women in engineering is a concerning trend. Women face systemic barriers, from classroom stereotypes to workplace biases, leading to fewer women entering and staying in the field. …