Are Stereotypes Preventing Women from Entering STEM-Related Fields? [Video]
(BPT) - Quality high-paying jobs related to STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics - are expected to be on the rise, but the U.S. doesn't have enough skilled workers to fill those jobs. A new survey of 2,500 Americans, commissioned by Emerson, found that 2 out of 3 women said they were not encouraged to pursue STEM-related fields. YouTube science star Hank Green discusses some of the workplace stereotypes that prevent women from entering STEM in an effort to address the gender gap that currently exists.
Source: Brandpoint