Breaking the Shackles of Women's Participation in STEM:The World Bank's Philosophy and Response
STEM is internationally recognized as crucial for enhancing national innovation and international competitiveness,barriers to women's participation in STEM education and employment persist,including societal stereotypes,lack of self-efficacy among women,shortage of STEM teachers,explicit gender biases in textbooks,and structural imbalances in the job market.The World Bank has consistently prioritized gender equality in its educational assistance strategies.Conceptually,the Bank has evolved its focus from a broad gender perspective to supporting women in STEM education and employment.In practice,the Bank supports women's confidence in STEM through role modeling,provides an integrated social support network for STEM technical assistance,offers skill training to enhance women's STEM employability,and fosters a more inclusive STEM industry environment for women.From conceptual shift to practical response,the World Bank is breaking down barriers to women's participation in STEM education and employment,offering insights and guidance for accelerating progress towards gender equality and sustainable development goals.
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