FYI@Librarian: Women’s visibility in academic seminars: Study says Women ask fewer questions than men

Monday, October 1, 2018

Women’s visibility in academic seminars: Study says Women ask fewer questions than men

Women’s visibility in academic seminars: Study says Women ask fewer questions than men

Unambiguous difference between male and female participation in a key area of Academic Life – According to Study

A new study reveals a stark disparity between male and female participation in a key area of academic life and offers recommendations to ensure all voices are heard.

Women are two and a half times less likely to ask a question in departmental seminars than men, an observational study of 250 events at 35 academic institutions in 10 countries has found.

This disparity exists despite the gender ratio at these seminars being, on average, equal. It also reflects significant differences in self-reported feelings towards speaking up.