Gender equity: how do the forensic sciences fare?

• Published in: Australian journal of forensic sciences Vol. 51; no. sup1; pp. S263 - S267
• Main Authors: Ward, Jodie, Johnson, Rebecca N., Wilson-Wilde, Linzi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Clovelly Taylor & Francis 29.07.2019; Copyright Agency Limited (Distributor)
• Subjects: diversity and inclusion; Female employees; Females; flexible work arrangements; Forensic science; Forensic sciences; Gender equity; inclusive culture; Leadership; Mathematical models; sponsorship; STEM education; Technical education

Females are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at all levels of society. Fewer females are completing STEM school subjects, graduating with STEM degrees, being employed as STEM professionals, and holding senior leadership and academic positions in STEM. Howev...