Truth 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 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 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.
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