Moves are afoot in Africa to keep more women in science careers

Moves are afoot in Africa to keep more women in science careers

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(MENAFN- The Conversation)

Women scientists have a vital part to play in scientific leadership and in contributing to Africa's development and transformation. But they remain substantially under-represented in higher education and in science, technology, engineering , and mathematics (STEM). This is because women are generally seen and treated by society as being inferior and less capable than men.