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October 1, 2025Open Access

Structural and Psychological Barriers to Women’s Engagement in STEM Fields: A Study in the Pakistani Context

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SBSumera BanoHSHuma ShahMYMuhammad Yaseen

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Overview

Review highlights structural and psychological barriers to STEM participation for women in Pakistan, suggesting interventions.

Key Points

  • Cultural and psychological barriers significantly hinder women's participation in STEM fields in Pakistan, affecting their career paths.
  • Key findings indicate that issues like stereotype threat and resource disparities contribute to the gender gap in STEM education and employment.
  • The review employs a comprehensive analysis of international and regional literature to uncover systemic barriers faced by women.
  • Customized recommendations aim to enhance women's engagement in STEM through tailored interventions and policy changes.

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Bano et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91c7fe798ba2fc49828chttps://doi.org/10.63056/acad.004.03.0848
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