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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education and social inequality: gender and sexuality > women in math/science
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women in math/science  

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  • Women around the globe have made impressive progress in education generally and higher education in particular. However, women trail behind men in math and science in many countries and are generally under-represented in math- and science-related occupations. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Women in Math/Science]

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