Science faculties at renowned research institutions were given two identical CVs to assess. Half the scientists received a CV with a female name, and half with a male name. The 'female' applicant was consistently rated as less competent and less hireable, and the scientists were less likely to want to mentor her. The 'male' candidate was offered a significantly higher starting salaryEmer OToole
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This is a story about gender inequality in science. Scientists are often stereotyped as being male but that is far from the truth. Women are becoming more and more competitive in the field of science, with many excelling in it. This article shows that there are still many hurdles for women to face in this field. While most scientists are not sexist, they do have a tendency to discriminate against women who are trying to make their way into the field.
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