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Under/Over 50 Percent - Share of Women in Specific Occupations

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports women are 19 percent of software developers, 27 percent of chief executives, and 37 percent of lawyers; but outnumber men when it comes to registered nurses (89 percent), elementary and middle school teachers (80 percent), and accountants and auditors (61 percent).

Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards

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The Gender Bias Challenge: Women Pursuing Careers In Science, Tech, Engineering, Math

Four first year female college students in science and engineering examine how both biases related to women's gender, racial identities and roles as caregivers; and harassment in the workplace impede the success of women in STEM.»  Link to the original article