Women in science, engineering and technology : a discussion paper prepared by the Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Advisory Group

Abstract

In researching the current position and experience of women and girls in science, engineering and technology (SET) in Australia, the Advisory Group became conscious of a repeated pattern. This pattern was evident in a range of behaviour by the men and boys who predominate in both the educational and employment settings of SET which had a consistently negative impact upon the girls and women wishing to enter, contribute to and progress through higher levels of SET education, training and employment Show more