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Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and inclusion

White heterosexual men have systematic advantages in science, finds study  

21 Jun 2022
White men in a lab
Growing divide: An analysis of survey data from the US has found that white able-bodied heterosexual men scored highest when it comes to social inclusion, professional respect and average salary. (Courtesy: iStock/Poba)
White able-bodied heterosexual men working in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are

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