Women in Science: Breaking Barriers at UNAM

In Latin America, women are still a minority in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. To understand why, researchers looked at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). They wanted to see how women move up in science careers there. The study mixed numbers and personal stories. It also used ideas from feminist philosophy to see how gender roles play a part. They found that women face different hurdles in different science fields. In some areas, like physics and engineering, women are few. But in others, like psychology, they are more common. This shows that some fields are more welcoming to women than others. The study also found that women in science often have unstable jobs. This makes it harder for them to advance. It's not just about skills or talent. It's also about the culture and values of each field. The researchers compared their findings to what's happening in other parts of the world. They saw that gender stereotypes are still a big problem. These stereotypes affect who gets to do science and what kind of science they do. In the end, the study shows that we need to do more to support women in science. We need to change the culture and values that hold them back. Only then can we have true equality in science.