A multi-stakeholder strategy is necessary to close the gender gap and enhance the prospects for women in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Talk about it. (Answer in 150 words)
In the dim light of my room, I sit surrounded by walls adorned with posters of places I've never been and dreams I've yet to chase. The whispers of the world outside—friends laughing, the hum of traffic—echo through the window, reminding me of the noise of expectations and the weight of reality presRead more
In the dim light of my room, I sit surrounded by walls adorned with posters of places I’ve never been and dreams I’ve yet to chase. The whispers of the world outside—friends laughing, the hum of traffic—echo through the window, reminding me of the noise of expectations and the weight of reality pressing in. The mirror reflects a face still searching for identity, a teen caught between the innocence of childhood and the daunting horizon of adulthood.
I wrestle with the shadows of my own doubts, the unspoken fears of never being enough. My parents’ well-meaning advice often feels like chains, binding me to paths I don’t want to tread. They don’t understand the music that speaks to my soul, the art that pours from my hands, the stories I want to tell. I dream of being a voice in the crowd, of making a difference, but sometimes it feels like shouting into the void. The weight of unfulfilled potential sits heavy on my shoulders, and I wonder if I’ll ever find my way.
And so, I write—my pen, my sword against the darkness. In these lines, I find myself, shedding the skin of who I’m supposed to be to discover who I am. As the night deepens, a verse comes to mind: “In the quiet storm within, I seek the eye of peace, to stand tall amidst the chaos and let my true self release.”
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“We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back” – Malala Yousafzai. The above quote explains the importance of women participation in all the sectors of development in very simple words. However, there’s still not much of opportunities open for women. Even though statistically 43 percent of scRead more
“We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back” – Malala Yousafzai.
The above quote explains the importance of women participation in all the sectors of development in very simple words. However, there’s still not much of opportunities open for women. Even though statistically 43 percent of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) graduates in India are women, when it comes to STEM jobs in India women compromise of a mere 14 percent. This clearly signifies how big of a gender gap still exists despite promoting the notion of women empowerment for more than a decade now nationally as well as globally. It is very important for this proportion to be balanced as it would not only bridge the gender gap but also improve the future of women while building a better foundation for our future.
CAUSES : Some of the major causes that leads to low participation of women in STEM jobs includes factors such as :
WAY FORWARD : To build the bridge of gender gap and to improve women’s future in STEM, a multi-stake holder approach is required.
Although the situation have improved and is improving, we still have a long road ahead to truly establish an equilibrium.
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