New study conducted by the Nairobi-based African Academy of Sciences highlights how social environment, gender discrimination, girls’ low self-assessment, conformity to traditional cultural beliefs and societal expectations have being powerful barriers that prevent African women and girls from increasing their representation in STEM careers.
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