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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
Women in STEM enrolments as well as retentions have increased making a positive trend in for women education and employment.
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Main Body
Socio-cultural factorshigh attrition in STEM
1Career opportunities opening up in STEM → engineering, medical, scientists, te. eg: ASPIRE scheme
2Change in household mindset towards female education eg: equal opportunity for careers nurturing
3Delayed messages and freedom to choose life partner. eg: maritime for higher education k steam while possible.
4Change in gender roles and clympnaries eg: prioritization of career over household next by women
5Spread of educational institutions offering STEM in Tier 3 cities, rural areas. eg: IIMATs has increased → 6500 NAS aids in IITS.
6Government schemes → SERB pouwrete
Measures to improve retention in STEM
1Online education choices expansion eg: SWAYAM
2Integration with for-universities. eg: diverse disciplines can be taken up.
3Financial aids and scholarships
4Safe workspaces as → offer choice for long-house work. eg: Rh Rao Kapil incidents reduce mutale
5Masi allocation for research and development. eg: 1% allocation till 8% of GDP.
6Job opportunity creation → ease of daily admin → academia-industry linkage eg: Newsopt-India AI (AI centres of excellence)
This will ensure equal participation of women in health's growth story and also achieve SDG5.
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Conclusion
This will ensure equal participation of women in health's growth story and also achieve SDG5.
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- Clear identification of positive trend
- Structured numbered approach
- Mention of government schemes (ASPIRE)
- Recognition of household attitudes as a factor
- Link between mindset change and education
- Introduction of government schemes (SERB, SWAYAM)
- Examples of institutional expansion (IIMATs, IITS)
- Recognition of online education as enabler
- Financial support measures mentioned
- Integration with universities approach
- Conclusion links to SDG5 (Gender Equality)
- Practical workplace safety measures mentioned
- Research funding and allocation specified
- Academia-industry linkage as solution
- Clear conclusion summarizing impact
- Link to SDG goals
- Comprehensive action points
- Specific allocation percentages mentioned
Topper
Suramya Sharma
AIR 3592025
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Women in STEM
Attrition Rate and Socio-cultural Factors
Women Retention in STEM Careers
Writing Stats
228
Total words
13
Paragraphs
Academic and conclusion-focused
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