Monday, September 24, 2012

Gender Gaps Persist in STEM Subjects

Evidence abounds that women have made huge inroads in the academic and professional spheres since the federal Title IX law on gender equity in education was enacted 40 years ago.


More than half those graduating from college each year are women. The percentage of law degrees earned by females climbed from 7 percent in 1972 to about 47 percent in 2011. Likewise, far more women are earning advanced degrees in business and medicine.


Despite the gains, experts say some gender divides are still apparent, especially with participation in the STEM fields of science,…


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