There is evidence that shows that minorities in general are more innovative, but the work they do is less well received. And you know, it's well known in a business context that having more women on boards tends to lead to a better bottom line because group think it's never a good idea. So that's why diversity of thought really matters. It's a new way of looking at the same problem.
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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