Women in STEM and COVID-19 Pandemic response
Growing up, there was often a higher value placed on educating boys
over girls, especially in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM) and decision-making. The devaluation of
educating girls in these fields is often due to the stereotypical narrative
that suggests a woman must only aspire towards a domestic role. Despite
these stereotypes, I was lucky to have parents who had more progressive
attitudes about gender roles, and believed that boys and girls should
be treated, and educated, equally. As such, my brothers and sisters
alike were sent to school and given equal support in our educations.
