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Title: Gender Equity in Oceanography
Gender equity, providing for full participation of people of all genders in the oceanographic workforce, is an important goal for the continued success of the oceanographic enterprise. Here, we describe historical obstructions to gender equity; assess recent progress and the current status of gender equity in oceanography by examining quantitative measures of participation, achievement, and recognition; and review activities to improve gender equity. We find that women receive approximately half the oceanography PhDs in many parts of the world and are increasing in parity in earlier levels of academic employment. However, continued progress toward gender parity is needed, as reflected by metrics such as first-authored publications, funded grants, honors, and conference speaker invitations. Finally we make recommendations for the whole oceanographic community to continue to work together to create a culture where oceanographers of all genders can thrive, including eliminating harassment, reexamining selection and evaluation procedures, and removing structural inequities.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2148704
PAR ID:
10404189
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Annual Review of Marine Science
Volume:
15
Issue:
1
ISSN:
1941-1405
Page Range / eLocation ID:
15 to 39
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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