Question Q.20Analyze and Suggest measuresGS1GS1
Analyze the socio-cultural factors contributing to the high attrition rate among women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers in India. Suggest measures to improve their retention in STEM.
Introduction
STEM sector has approx 43% women in Education, but only about 13% women are employed in STEM sector, represent the poorest of women
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Main Body
STEM sector has approx 43% women in Education, but only about 13% women are employed in STEM sector, represent the poorest @ women Employment. (GAP)
Factors contributing to High Attrition Rate in women in STEM
1. Social Factors
1- Negative Mindset - women not good in maths.
2- low Motivation due to embedded Patriarchal Mindset women caregiver not possible
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Answer continues on next page
- Quantifies the education-employment gap (43% vs 13%)
- Identifies root causes: mindset and patriarchal attitudes
- Clear factorization of social causes
Topper
SURABHI YADAV
AIR 142025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Women in STEM
Attrition and Retention Issues
Socio-cultural Barriers
Writing Stats
82
Total words
3
Paragraphs
analytical
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