A conversation framing systemic barriers
We were thrilled to have Aashima Dogra and Gili Freedman, Associate Professor of Psychology at St. Mary’s College in Maryland, as key speakers in this pilot discussion. Dogra’s investigative reporting on India’s science institutions and Freedman’s research-driven insights into combatting biases against women in STEM brought a fresh and valuable perspective to our conversation.
In this conversation, Dogra emphasized how women often face unique challenges when balancing multiple societal roles. These challenges are compounded by traditional academic systems that fail to provide adequate support. She highlighted the need for measures such as childcare support, gender-neutral policies and other inclusive initiatives to create a more supportive environment for women in science.
“We need to show systemic support and encouragement to retain women in science, not just condescendingly celebrate them, but listen to them and make space to allow these individuals to change the face of science,” said Dogra during our webinar.
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