#IDWGS Essay: International Women's Day with Technology & Science by Diksha Ninave

International Women’s Day with Technology & Science

Today, only one in three science and engineering researchers in the world is a woman. Structural and societal barriers prevent women and girls from entering and advancing in science.

The COVID-19 pandemic has further increased gender inequalities, from school closures to a rise in violence and a greater burden of care in the home. This inequality is depriving our world of enormous untapped talent and innovation. We need women’s perspectives to ensure science and technology work for everyone.

We can – and must – take action.

With policies that fill classrooms with girls studying technology, physics, engineering, and math with targeted measures to ensure opportunities for women to grow and lead at laboratories, research institutions and universities.

With determination to end discrimination and stereotypes about women in science and with more rigorous efforts to expand opportunities for women members of minority communities. All of this is especially important in the crucial field of artificial intelligence.

There is a direct connection between low levels of women working in AI, and absurd gender-biased algorithms that treat men as standard and women as an exception.

We need more women to develop artificial intelligence that serves everyone and works for gender equality.

We also need to reverse trends that keep young women scientists from pursuing careers that help us address the climate and environmental crises.

I taught engineering. I know from personal experience that young women and men are equally capable and equally fascinated by science, brimming with ideas, and ready to carry our world forward.

We must ensure they have access to the same learning and work opportunities on a level playing field.

On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I call on everyone to create an environment where women can realize their true potential and today’s girls become tomorrow’s leading scientists and innovators, shaping a fair and sustainable future for all.

On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we highlight a simple equation: More women and girls in science equals better science.

Women and girls bring diversity to research, expand the pool of science professionals, and provide fresh perspectives to science and technology, benefiting everyone.

There is growing evidence that gender bias in science is leading to worse outcomes, from drug tests that treat the female body as an aberration, to search algorithms that perpetuate bias and discrimination.

Yet in too many places around the world, women and girls’ access to education is limited or denied completely.

As women look to progress in scientific careers, inequalities and discrimination continue to thwart their potential.

Women makeup under a third of the workforce across science, technology, engineering, and maths and even less in cutting-edge fields. Just one in five professionals working on Artificial Intelligence is a woman.

We must – and we can – do more to promote women and girl scientists:

Through scholarships, internships, and training programs that provide a platform to succeed.

Through quotas, retention incentives, and mentorship programmes that help women overcome entrenched hurdles and build a career.

And crucially, by affirming women’s rights and breaking down stereotypes, biases, and structural barriers.

We can all do our part to unleash our world’s enormous untapped talent – starting with filling classrooms, laboratories, and boardrooms with women scientists.

International Women's Day is all about feeling self-worth and achieving goals as per the potential. Besides that, women should gather the courage to cross all the hurdles in all spheres of life to make a tremendous improvement.

It is a general myth in society that women-related issues are not a big deal. Many people believe that the gender gap does not really exist in society and that efforts by individuals are not enough and cannot bring any change to the gender gap. Women's Day is all about making society realize that each individual has to work differently and change society toward a better future.

The 9th International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly will occur 8-9 February 2024 at the United Nations Headquarters, New York City. Join women in science leaders and experts from around the world, high-level government officials, representatives of international organizations, and the private sector, to discuss women's leadership in achieving the three pillars of Sustainable Development: economic prosperity, social justice, and environmental integrity.

This is the last paragraph of the essay. Sometimes a conclusion will just mirror the introductory paragraph but make sure the words and syntax are different.

A conclusion is also a great place to summarize a story or an argument. You can round up your essay by providing some moral or wrapping up a story. Make sure you complete your essays with the conclusion, leave no hanging threads. International Women's Day is an important occasion that recognizes the achievements of women and calls for gender equality. Corporate communications professionals can utilize this day to promote gender equality within their organizations and to showcase their commitment to diversity and inclusion.

About the Author

I consider myself a feminist because I believe in empowering all women.   Hello Everyone! I'm Diksha Ninave a student of Management from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.   Women's are the backbone of families and communities.  I'm very proud that God has made me a Women, a girl because being a Female is a blessing as we can see the cycle of life wherein a Mother gives birth to a child and raises their kids with love and Passion.   In conclusion I would only say that I'm extremely greatful for Udaan Youth Club Tyodhi that they are enhancing & empowering the women's through organising these Competitions.   Thank you 🙏