Women in Science Are Outnumbered and Outearned

Fewer women are entering science and technology professions, and this new infographic created for City Town Info may tell us why.

Based on data from a new Women in Global Science and Technology report, the infographic reveals that women are outnumbered and outearned in science, with men taking home an average of $1,117 to a woman's $853 per week. Additionally, there are 3,000 more males in the biological sciences realm.

The mean suggested starting salary was lower for women as well. While some might argue that women take time off work when having children, not all females decide to become mothers, and both moms and non-moms alike are at a disadvantage in this line of work.

Luckily…
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