In fact, a study by the Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology found that pay for male scientists continues to rise until age 65, while salaries for women generally plateau or decline by age 55. Many of the women scientists interviewed felt that they were being restrained by a male- dominated workforce. It was found that most of the speakers at seminars were men. They are therefore not given many of the opportunities that their male counterparts are given. The belief that the problem would not be eradicated by a new generation.
Younger women are hesitant to enter the sciences, knowing that the pay scales are limited.
The proportion of women earning bachelor's degrees in sciences is no longer rising. These companies have methods of regularly measuring and balancing salaries through merit raises, cash awards, and promotions. Return to Women and Gender Differences Page. Return to Diversity Index. If you are using Navigator 2.0 or later, and you see this message, you should enable JavaScript by on the Advanced page of the Preferences dialog box.