Academia isn’t strong on gender equality. Women are underrepresented throughout, in the research workforce and even more so as leaders in scientific organizations. This is true for science academies (prestigious bodies within national science systems) and scientific unions (international organizations representing disciplinary communities).
Women in science: Global study finds presence without power
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