What does being a woman in STEM mean to you?

Julie Wilcott, Education Products Manager at Zspace, tells us, “Being a woman in STEM means working at the intersection of science and technology and working as a minority in the workforce.” In fact, women make up 28\% of the overall science and engineering workforce and 60\% of the social sciences workforce.

Why do we need females in STEM?

We need to redefine what a scientist looks like in society. The number of girls interested in STEM increases when they have female role models to inspire them and help them envision themselves in these roles. We need them to be able to name some women leaders in tech.

What does femininity symbolize?

Traits traditionally cited as feminine include gracefulness, gentleness, empathy, humility, and sensitivity, though traits associated with femininity vary across societies and individuals, and are influenced by a variety of social and cultural factors.

How would you describe a woman in STEM?

Women in STEM are women who choose to fight past the opinions of others and do exactly what they feel is right for them. They have recognized the roles they can play in these fields and how their intelligence, capability and drive qualifies them to play these roles.

How do you close the gender gap in STEM?

Here are some actions teachers can take to help close the gender gap in STEM. Invite female STEM professionals to visit your class or SKYPE with students. Inspire students with videos and posters featuring female role models. Find and share articles about women and students who are pursuing STEM.

How do you engage a woman in STEM?

5 Ways to Get Girls into STEM

1. Expose Young Girls to STEM.
2. Encourage Participation in Special Programs.
3. Support Learning Opportunities in the Community.
4. Serve as a Mentor.
5. Take Charge and Educate.

What is femininity example?

In our culture, a trait is deemed “feminine” if it is often associated with women. Common examples include being verbal and communicative, emotive or effusive, being nurturing and having an appreciation for beautiful or aesthetically pleasing things.

What is appropriate femininity?

Here the term ‘appropriate femininity’ has been used to describe attributes and characteristics which are deemed acceptable for women to display – these include such traits as dependence, vulnerability and innocence (Madriz, 1997, p. 11).