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Women and Science: past, present and future over a struggling and challenging way of communication

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The under-representation of women in science is still a problem all over the world due to the existence of societal, cultural, and structural barriers that prevent them from participating to scientific research and communication. This work provides an overview of these barriers in the past and in the present in science. Then, a brief analysis of the current state of gender inequality in science and scientific communication, using evidence from the world, European Union and Italy, is reported and discussed. Furthermore, specific measures that can be taken to reduce and overcome gender inequalities, considering science communication practices, are outlined stressing the necessity of ensuring equal opportunities for all within the scientific community and its communication processes.

Source: Rendiconti online della Società Geologica Italiana

DOI: 10.3301/rol.2025.25

Authors: Alessandra Fino, Daniela Guglietta, Daniela Caschera, Anna De Meo, Serena Santoro

Institutions: National Research Council, Institute of Atmospheric Pollution Research, Institute of Environmental Geology and Geoengineering, Institute of Nanostructured Materials

Language: English

Topic: Career Development and Diversity

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7076050508

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