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GENDER IN THE INNOVATION ECONOMY: Awards and the Gender Gap in Knowledge Contributions in STEM.

Authors :
GALLUS, JANA
HEIKENSTEN, EMMA
Source :
AEA Papers & Proceedings; May2020, Vol. 110, p241-244, 4p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article examines the role of gender differences in the assessment of participation and knowledge contributions in the field of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Topics discussed include the impact of self-stereotyping on the ability to participate in STEM, confidence of women based on their contribution in mathematical tasks, and the evolution of self-stereotyping among women in STEM domains.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25740768
Volume :
110
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
AEA Papers & Proceedings
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
143256498
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1257/pandp.20201042