Critical Research on Sexism and Racism in STEM Fields (Advances in Religious and Cultural Studies)

Despite a higher percentage of women entering various STEM fields, issues of discrimination and stereotyping continue to exist. These difficulties create a potential hostile environment and a noticeable gap in opportunities, advancements, and compensation increases in comparison to their male counterparts. Critical Research on Sexism and Racism in STEM Fields investigates the bias, stereotyping, and repression experienced by women within STEM-based career fields. Emphasizing the struggle felt by women within politics, education systems, business environments, STEM careers, as well as issues with advocacy and leadership, this publication benefits professionals, social activists, researchers, academics, managers, and practitioners interested in the institutionalized discrimination and prejudice women encounter in various fields. Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 2 Copyright Page......Page 3 Book Series......Page 4 Editorial Advisory Board and List of Reviewers......Page 6 Table of Contents......Page 7 Detailed Table of Contents......Page 9 Preface......Page 14 Chapter 1: Grace under Fire......Page 20 Chapter 2: Constructing Conducive Environment for Women of Color in Engineering Undergraduate Education......Page 42 Chapter 3: Barriers to Success......Page 68 Chapter 4: Overcoming the Myriad of Obstacles......Page 86 Chapter 5: Standing Alone in Computer Science Education......Page 106 Chapter 6: Race and Gender Inequalities in Medicine and Biomedical Research......Page 134 Chapter 7: African American Women in STEM Education......Page 154 Chapter 8: Are Female STEM Majors Academic Risk Takers?......Page 163 Chapter 9: Fortitude......Page 172 Chapter 10: Black Women and Science in Higher Education......Page 189 Chapter 11: STEM Fields and Ethnic Women in New Zealand......Page 200 Chapter 12: Prestigious College Courses and Race/Skin Color......Page 227 Chapter 13: Becoming a Trauma Surgeon......Page 241 Related References......Page 247 Compilation of References......Page 286 About the Contributors......Page 314 Index......Page 318 Optional Back Ad......Page 321 "This book investigates the bias, stereotyping, and repression experienced by women within STEM-based career fields, emphasizing the struggle felt by women within politics, education systems, business environments, STEM careers, as well as issues with advocacy and leadership"-- Provided by publisher