INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF GENDER INEQUALITY IN STEM INDUSTRIES
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Being one of the significant problems in modern society, the topic of gender inequality in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is extremely relevant. This article examines the international experience of combating gender inequality in STEM industries, practices and examples from different countries that have proven their effectiveness. The author analyzes mentoring and mentoring initiatives, special degree programs for women scientists, as well as legislated measures to ensure equal opportunities. It describes projects, surveys and campaigns aimed at attracting girls and young women to study STEM subjects and supporting them at all stages of their careers. The gender imbalance among students receiving STEM education is an urgent global problem. According to the data of 2024, the proportion of boys in most STEM fields around the world still significantly exceeds the proportion of girls. The article examines practical foreign experience in solving the problem of attracting an increasing number of girls and women to the STEM field.
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