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Gender inequality in Latin American Neuroscience community
Ana Silva1,2, Cecilia Tomassini2,3, Julieta Zurbrigg3
1Latin American Regional Committee (LARC) of the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), Uruguay.
Abstract:
Gender bias in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) has been identified since a long time ago. However, gender imbalance in neuroscience has not yet been adequately explored worldwide. Here we report the first study on the development of the careers of men and women neuroscientists in Latin America in relation to family life and their perceptions of obstacles to success. Apart from revealing gender inequality in the neuroscience field, distinctive Latin American traits have become evident, thus providing novel insights into the global comprehension of gender imbalance in the region, which is required for guiding future actions, including the design of public policies in the region.
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