Some two-thirds of women working in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers say their views or voices are devalued because of their gender, while 40 per cent have borne the brunt of sexist jokes or offensive comments, a survey has found.
The survey by the Male Champions of Change advocacy group also found that nearly half of women working in STEM sectors had experienced role stereotyping over the past two years and nearly one-third reported a preoccupation with physical appearance.
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