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Had Gertrude Elion accepted the predominant opinion in her time, she would not have been able to perform path breaking research that would help us develop AZT, the drug that is used to delay the development of AIDS.<\/p>\n
It has been several years since the earliest movements advocating gender equality began in different parts of the world to demand an inclusion of women in various fields, including research. Today, women have made significant contributions to research and scientific development. This March, the month of International Women\u2019s Day, Editage Insights is happy to present\u00a0Women in Academia<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a series centered on women in research, publishing, and scientific communication. The posts in this series include discussion-based articles that seek your views on women in academia, updates of latest studies on gender representation in research, interviews with eminent women in research, and much more.<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Gender bias in academia more about attitude than aptitude<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Sneha Kulkarni<\/em><\/p>\n Women are making their presence felt in a traditionally male-dominated academic world. However, they are still underrepresented in fields such as political science, physics, and philosophy. A study suggests that this skew in gender ratio is a result of the emphasis of some fields on \u201cgenius\u201d as against hard work, and the stereotype that women are less likely to be as intelligent as men to pursue an academic career.\u00a0Read the full article.<\/a><\/p>\n 2.\u00a0Women at work within and outside academia: A Japanese sociological perspective<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n An Interview with Professor Minako Konno<\/em><\/p>\n Professor Minako Konno is a professor at the Department of Sociology (Division of Global Sciences), Tokyo Woman’s Christian University, Japan. Using her corporate work experience in Japan as well as her experience as a student in Japan and the US, Professor Konno explores the dynamics behind the professional lives of women and the sociological aspects governing career choices and gender representation.\u00a0Read the full interview.<\/a><\/p>\n 3.\u00a0Do mothers have a place in academia?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Kakoli Majumder<\/em><\/p>\n While there is a fair share of women at the entry level in academia, they are highly underrepresented in senior faculty positions. Most women scientists perceive a tenure track position as not being compatible with having children. What makes it difficult for mothers to continue a career in academia?\u00a0Read on to find out.<\/a><\/p>\n 4.\u00a0Is there gender bias in research?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Jayashree Rajagopalan<\/em><\/p>\n To what extent does the gender of a researcher affect his or her work and growth prospects? Apparently, gender stereotypes and generalized perceptions about men and women influence the opportunities available to them and how their contribution to scientific development may be perceived. Several studies have actually investigated the existence and impact of gender bias in various fields of research. This post reviews three such studies to offer a glimpse into how gender stereotypes are at play in research.\u00a0Read the full review.<\/a><\/p>\n 5.\u00a0Exemplary women in academia: A tribute to 18 Nobel laureates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This video celebrates 18 women who were awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to scientific discovery and research. \u00a0Watch the video now.<\/a><\/p>\n