An 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 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 MoreRead 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 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 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.