Status Of Women In Physics Research Articles

Diversity and Inclusion Issues in Physics in Asian Countries: A Status Report

The physics profession across Asia, like many other science and technology fields, faces ongoing challenges related to diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI). This report presents an overview of the current DEI landscape within the Asian physics community, with a particular focus on the participation and status of women in physics. It highlights the gender disparities prevalent in several Asian countries and reviews various initiatives aimed at addressing these issues, including institutional and government-led programs to support and empower women in the field. The findings underscore the need for sustained and collective action to foster an equitable and inclusive environment for all physicists across Asia.

The International Conferences for Women in Physics

The International Conference for Women in Physics (ICWIP) meets every three years in locations around the globe. Under the auspices of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), ICWIP draws female physicists (and a few males) from over two dozen countries to meet for three days and share stories and research, in order to promote a more equitable physics community. The first ICWIP was created to get a sense of the status of women in physics globally. This goal has been upheld with the following conferences. But the value of a meeting is not just for those who attend; sharing what is learned is in many cases even more valuable. In this paper, we share an overview of the ICWIP, focus on what will be useful for readers of The Physics Teacher, and highlight the fact that the proceedings of the ICWIP are all available for free through AIP Publishing, as part of the goal of sharing work that will help make physics a more diverse and equitable field.

Current status and a novel framework to attract Pakistani women in physics

Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world, with a population of over 180 million people. It is reported in the 1998 census the sex ratio (male per 100 female) is 108.5 and the literacy ratio (education of above 10 years) is 43.92%. Population under 15 years is 43.4% and between 15 and 65 years is 53.09%. Keeping in view the current reforms and vision of “one nation – one vision” there is growing interest in developing programs to make Pakistan listed in top 25 economies by 2025. The social barriers faced by female scientists in their professional career are discussed in this paper. The opportunities for an exciting career in physics in particular for women are discussed. A degree in engineering physics as proposed in the paper could make the subject more attractive and may help in improving the position of Pakistan in the Global Innovation Index. This paper also presents the current status of women in physics and is aimed to attract women taking physics as a profession to bring innovation and thus promoting entrepreneurship in Pakistan to achieve the vision by 2025.

Mulheres na física: poder e preconceito nos países em desenvolvimento

O número de mulheres na física é pouco representativo, seja na pesquisa governamental, na indústria ou no meio acadêmico. Na maioria dos países, apenas cerca de 10% a 12% dos profissionais do campo da física, nos ultimos 100 anos, são mulheres. A situacão não tem se alterado significativamente nos ultimos anos. Recentemente, uma discussão na revista Physics Today [1] questionava se essa seria, de fato, uma questão relevante. O presente artigo fará uma revisão do atual status da mulher na física, focalizando em especial países em desenvolvimento, como Brasil e Índia. Serão discutidas as razões pelas quais a física necessita de mais mulheres e sugeridas algumas estratégias para melhorar a situação atual.

Women in physics: A review

This paper reviews the current status of women in physics, and the current literature and programs available on this topic.