Brazilian budget cuts further threaten gender equality in research

Review Entomology

The Gender Gap in Brazilian Entomology: an Analysis of the Academic Scenario

Juliana Hipolito et al.

Summary: Despite women making up about half of the world's population, they are underrepresented in many sectors, including academia and research. A diagnosis of the Brazilian Entomology scenario revealed a pervasive gender bias, with women being the majority in lower degree stages but the minority in higher degree stages. Mentorship bias was also observed, and the results were discussed in light of intersectionality and the COVID-19 pandemic.

NEOTROPICAL ENTOMOLOGY (2021)

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Surviving as a young scientist in Brazil

Celso H. L. Silva Junior et al.

SCIENCE (2021)

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Scientific denialism threatens Brazil

Luisa Maria Diele-Viegas et al.

SCIENCE (2021)

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Editorial Material Psychology, Biological

Potential solutions for discrimination in STEM

Luisa Maria Diele-Viegas et al.

Summary: The field of science still shows traces of exclusionary practices from its past, with white, cis-gender, male academics predominantly holding positions of power. Concrete changes are proposed to create a more diverse future within the scientific community.

NATURE HUMAN BEHAVIOUR (2021)

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The leaky pipeline in research grant peer review and funding decisions: challenges and future directions

Sayaka Sato et al.

Summary: The literature on gender inequality in academia highlights the challenges faced by female researchers during their academic careers, especially in the peer review process of research grant funding. While some argue for the existence of gender bias, others demonstrate gender equality in these processes. More comprehensive research is needed to further the debate, addressing individual and systemic biases as well as global social barriers. Special attention should be given to the critical methodological challenges in examining gender biases during grant peer reviews. The paper concludes by suggesting directions for future research to improve grant funding opportunities and career paths for female researchers.

HIGHER EDUCATION (2021)

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