There weren't that many male scientists between Hepasia and the 1600s. The science did not progress very well in the Western world. Education, you know, was not great. And a lot of the scientists say around the time of funding of the world started in the 17th century,. They had time on their hands to look at nature.
In the latest episode of Nature hits the books, physicist Athene Donald joins us to discuss her book Not just for the boys, why we need more women in science.
We discuss how science has historically excluded women, the barriers to entry and retention that remain prevalent, and what could be done to improve the situation for female scientists today.
Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science, Athene Donald, Oxford University Press (2023)
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