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"Women coastal scientists face multiple barriers to getting into the field for
research. These include negative perceptions of their physical capabilities,
not being included in trips, caring responsibilities at home and a lack of
field facilities for women. Even if women clear these barriers, the experience
can be challenging.
This is a problem because fieldwork is crucial for gathering data, inspiring
emerging scientists, developing skills, expanding networks and participating in
collaborative research.
Our recent study revisited an international survey of 314 coastal scientists
that revealed broad perceptions and experiences of gender inequality in coastal
sciences. We offer five ways to improve the fieldwork experience for women.
Our collective experience of more than 70 years as active coastal scientists
suggests women face ongoing problems when they go to the field. Against a
global backdrop of the #MeToo movement, the Picture a Scientist documentary and
media coverage about incidents of sexual harassment in the field, conversations
between fieldworkers and research managers about behaviour and policy change
are needed."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
