Women in Science
Where We Stand?—The WHEN Protocol
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22043842 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Francesca Arnaboldi (0000-0003-2041-9928, University of Milan), Alessia Macagno (0000-0001-7092-2922, University of Turin), Marialuisa Villani (0000-0003-4785-7303, University of Bologna), Giacomo Biganzoli (0000-0002-5228-8443, University of Milan), Francesca Bianchi (0000-0001-7272-7397, University of Milan, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 408 |
| Publication date | 2025-03-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/educsci15040408 |
| OpenAlex | W4408811217 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 27 |
Gender disparity in scientific fields, identified with the acronym STEM, is a complex issue whose multiple causes have distant origins in time. In the early development of scientific disciplines, women were often denied access to education and professional opportunities, and their contributions to the scientific fields were frequently not recognized. These trends of underrepresentation gave rise to the male-dominated culture in STEM that persists today, as young women often lack female role models and are less likely to pursue careers in STEM, perpetuating the gender gap and limiting women’s influence and visibility in these fields. Here we present the protocol of the WHEN project, which aims to explore the perceptions that high-school students have of scientific careers and of the women in science, investigating whether gender stereotypes persist and can affect decisions about future paths. Through questionnaires, this study investigates the impact of socio-economic variables on the persistence of gender stereotypes and, most importantly, explores the potential for reducing them through direct engagement with female STEM role models
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |