The study analyzed data from four countries renowned for their engineering expertise.

The acceptance rate, however, still remains skewed in favor of general category students, with SC, ST, and OBC slots often going unfilled.

The proposed policy is part of a broader push to make India's scientific fields more inclusive.

Researchers say efforts to close the gender gap in STEM help narrow the sexual orientation gap as well.

"...The dominant narrative is something like 'Who will marry you if you do a Ph.D?' in our society."

This could have long-term effects on scientists' careers and widen the existing gender inequalities in scientific research.

Limited gender representation in academia can engender a cycle of limiting women's participation in economics or STEM.

Men's domination of everything from research to treatment has limited our knowledge of women's bodies.

Cultural bias against women business leaders impairs their ability to seek funding.

The way women describe their papers affects their editorial review -- they end up spending three to six months longer in assessment.

Women students may opt for a less-high paying major because they feel unwelcome in the highest-paying fields.

We can finally put to rest the absurd notion that boys are better at maths.

The conclusion is reflective of a larger pattern in research, academia and policy that routinely sees men's voices elevated over women's, online and off.

In 118 years, only 5% of Nobel awardees have been women and only 19% of awardees have hailed from outside the West.

"It is important for women to own and run tech, because it is only when we do that that we can best understand what practices we need to adopt to make online spaces safer for women."

The ability to weigh life's odds effectively takes a lot more than testable skill.

The 18-journal group also committed to having at least 50% female speakers at all events.

A class with fewer students lowers anxiety and fosters a greater sense of belonging.