Ever stopped to ask yourself what you could possibly do to contribute to increasing the number (and most definitely, the impact) of women in science, tech, engineering, and math fields? If one takes a bird’s eye-view of the problem of female seclusion, it appears to be a really massive problem (and it is!), but this does not at all imply that it is incurable. After all, if we folded our arms in resignation, at the sight of any tough problems, we would probably never have dared to make fire in the first place.
Read MoreIf the girl child will grow to choose a career in the tech space, in medicine, or in some other science, engineering, or math-based field, the very notion will have to be sold her at a tender age. Even though the more conventional impressionable ages are 12-18, the fact still remains that, much of a child’s character and aspirations are direct effects of their childhood contacts and impressions.
Read MoreTruth is, the world rewards innovation. Equal (or at the very worst, decent) representation of women in the workplace is quite beneficial, both within and outside the architectural design sphere. It allows for forward-thinking conversations. Even as women and men are fundamentally equal, there is no doubt women take a different approach to problem-solving than men.
Read MoreHypatia
in the hands of ignorance
in the hands of hatred
in the hands of zealots
your legacy was lost
Read More“My dear roses, did you know that the first ever computer programmer was a woman?” The old lady who takes care of the flowers in the public park close to the high school smells one large bud of rose and closes her eyes. Three friends who have just finished their classes watch her, and simultaneously shake their heads.
Read MoreStudies show that women are largely underrepresented in the field of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Math and science have been repeatedly reported as male fields, whereas women tend to be characterized as more suited to humanities. While it is common to experience gender bias and stereotypes in almost all fields, the gap is particularly pronounced in STEM.
Read MoreWe need volunteers who will serve as mentors in this program. The mentor will meet with a group of 4-6 girls from grade 4-8 for one hour a week for four weeks.
Read MoreNever letting go, of that which defines you,
Never let go of that dream which lives through you.
Read MoreAn observation of career trends in the 21st Century shows that even though careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) appear to offer higher earnings than a career in marketing or accounting typically would, you find increasingly fewer women in STEM fields; with a minute number choosing STEM in the first place, and an even higher number dropping out to take up careers in less-specified areas.
Read MoreMany women and girls who aspire to pursue a career in STEM owes a great deal of gratitude to women trailblazers like Dr Bhosle who have paved the way for future generations of female mathematicians to thrive in a field that they were once shunned away from. May her life and legacy serve as a powerful and important reminder that women can achieve great things, despite the many challenges that come their way.
Read MoreNeedless to say, deep-rooted gender norms in South Asia have historically gotten in the way of many aspiring women and girls. Growing up in a South Asian household, young people are exposed to some of the following gendered colloquialisms at some point in their lives.
Read MoreIn an industry with worryingly few female role models, Aerospace Engineer Melony Mahaarachchi stands out as a trailblazer among women from the Global South excelling in the sciences.
Read MoreWhen faced with a preset mode of behavior, the average child, in developing its individual mind, subconsciously chooses to either conform or rebel. This decision can be influenced by a variety of factors.
Read MoreRead MoreShe smiles like she means it—
because she does
be it a smile of incorruptible virtue
or the sensual tilt of innate seduction
Read MoreSince stereotype threats can be issued consciously or unconsciously, and at both formative and relatively mature stages in a person’s life, we must make a conscious effort to leave out stereotypes.
Read MoreThe field of STEM has historically favoured male predominance and patriarchal values over placing due value and recognition to women who have and continue to contribute significantly in many ways. At its core, the subtle (and sometimes explicit) adversities that women face in their route to academic and career success, have rarely been addressed. Here, we offer a finely curated list of fool-proof tips to empower women and girls not only to better navigate the world of STEM but thrive in it.
Read MoreSince women and men employ different parts of the brain to achieve the same intelligence quotient, where the former may have to dedicate time to developing spatial skills and just takes wing once they’re sufficiently developed, the latter may, even though having naturally fine-tuned spatial skills, instead have to work on rudimentary calculations. In the end, everyone with interest can get the job done!
Read MoreThey called her a witch.
Such was her beauty that it mesmerized, flowing dark hair and luscious lips and vibrant eyes. Heads turned where she walked. Chaos followed where she talked
Read MoreWhile it is not an entirely healthy perspective to take to employment, the truth is, in today’s corporate world, women have a lot to prove, and this fact alone makes them a whole lot more committed to getting the job done, than the average privileged man.
Read Morepretty girl, don’t run,
.we are creatures born chasing the sun,
warriors capable of withstanding blood
ripping armors and shredding hearts
—we are not mere flowers.