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Girls face barriers in accessing STEM at a much higher rate than boys. Learn how the STEM gap effects girls.

STEM for Social Good
STEM for Social Good aims to inspire girls everywhere to use STEM skills to promote gender equality and change the world.
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Gender Gap in STEM
STEM is an intersectional issue. It’s important to understand that just like feminism, STEM exposure and opportunity is also an intersectional issue. Looking beyond just gender, other factors such as race, socioeconomic status, and sexuality all play a role in whether or not you are exposed to STEM training or hired in STEM jobs.
In the tech industry for instance, a wage gap exists for self-identified females, and the gap becomes even wider in underrepresented minority groups. It is important to understand the intersectionality of the STEM gender imbalance and recognize that girls’ STEM exposure and opportunities will look differently in various communities around the world.
Resources
Learn
- Get the essential facts from our one-pager.
- Read the UNESCO Report on Girls' and Women's education in STEM.
Organize
- Download our STEM for Social Good toolkit.
- Download our 2020 STEM for Social Good activity guide.
Questions?
- Email info@girlup.org
News
Blogs
- The Stories of STEM for Social Good
- Gender Imbalances in STEM Fields
- Camper Nana Kiria Shares Her WiSci Story
- Women Change the Face of Science Everyday
- Meet Promise, 2017 WiSci STEAM Camper from Malawi
Club Stories
- Go to the STEM for Social Good Page to see the latest chats