THE IMPORTANCE OF WOMEN’S PRESENCE IN SCIENCE AND EDUCATION: HISTORICAL JOURNEY AND CHALLENGES

Author: Apostolos Karaoulas

ABSTRACT

The recognition of women in the world of science and research has been a significant issue over the past decades. Despite their substantial contributions, women are often excluded and underrepresented in high-ranking positions and honorary distinctions. This study examines the challenges faced by women in science and research, the efforts made to promote them, and the outcomes of these efforts. The literature review provides a broad basis for understanding the evolutionary path of women’s recognition in science and research, as well as the obstacles and challenges faced by female scientists. Education, as a means of ensuring equal opportunities, has played a pivotal role in highlighting the contributions of women in the sciences, demonstrating that educational attainment is a decisive factor for their success in fields previously dominated by men.

Keywords: History of science, women in science and education, education and science, social equality, education and gender equality

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