Gender Equality in Soil Science in Italy: Wishful Thinking or Reality?
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چکیده
Gender equality in Italian soil science is still far from being a reality although an in-depth investigation has never been carried out. In this work we analyse data on women scientists working public research institutions and universities as well those affiliated with societies, considering the changes gender balance time. We also recall three female pioneers who played key role both scientific societies. An analysis of impact papers authored by finally provided to gauge contribution last 20 years. The results show that National Research Institutions reached more equal between genders compared universities. With regard observed strong lack inclusion first years Soil Science Society, founded 1952, Society Pedology, even if it was much later 1998. Agricultural Chemistry less discriminant, likely due presence different sub-disciplines traditionally open women, always real equality. time, all societies registered positive trend better pro-active participation women. However, persistent loss highly qualified resources training phase beginning career under-representation top roles centre leaderships. when evaluated production, no statistical differences appear men at levels, confirming science, despite facing major professional difficulties disparities. These that, notwithstanding marked progress number entering beyond hard numbers, remains challenge requires greater investments toward structural systemic interventions may successfully lead gender-balanced society.
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عنوان ژورنال: Spanish Journal of Soil Science
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2253-6574']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/sjss.2022.10560