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October 10, 2025Perspectives in EducationOpen Access

Gender disparities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM): A review of challenges and inclusion strategies in South Africa

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NSNonhle Tracey SibisiHuman Sciences Research CouncilSJSivuyile JokaziHuman Sciences Research CouncilLLLehlohonolo LefalatsaHuman Sciences Research Council

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Implication

The review examines gender disparities in STEM fields in South Africa, highlighting challenges and inclusion strategies.

Key Points

  • Findings highlight the urgent need for multifaceted interventions to address gender disparities in STEM fields.
  • The analysis covers socio-cultural norms and educational barriers influencing women's representation in South African STEM.
  • A systematic review approach was utilized to gather literature addressing gender disparities from 2010 to 2025.
  • Insights from the review suggest actionable inclusion strategies for policymakers and educators to improve gender representation.

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Sibisi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e865117ef2f04ca37e4c2fhttps://doi.org/10.38140/pie.v43i4.9442
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