Are Women Still Facing Bias in Science? New Research Challenges Old Beliefs
The scientific community has long debated whether women face significant bias in science careers. A recent controversy stirred when a leading journal refused to republish a study that claimed women encountered career obstacles due to gender bias. Undeterred, researchers revisited the topic with fresh data—and the results might surprise you.
Busting Old Myths: Men Now Face More Bias?
When the researchers conducted the study again, they discovered that men now experience more negative bias in science careers than women. This finding flips the old narrative on its head and opens up new debates about gender equality in academia. Is the pendulum swinging too far in the other direction, or are we finally reaching a more balanced playing field?
If you ever thought battling bias in science was a straightforward game, think again. Apparently, the rules keep changing—and nobody sent out a memo. Maybe next time, they’ll just let the scientists do their science.
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Original Article on The Times
