Statistical analysis of scientific activity of women in russia

Abstract

Statistical analysis of scientific activity of women in russia

Bogomolova I.S., Grinenko S.V., Zadorozhnyaya E.K.

Incoming article date: 15.06.2015

The article gives a statistical analysis of women's involvement in scientific research activities, identified the main trends of women's scientific and educational activity. On the basis of statistical array available on the website of Sciences, conducted a gender analysis of the academicians and corresponding members of the Academy of Sciences in quantitative terms and in the spheres of science. Based on the analysis indicated the main factors influencing participation of women in science, the key ones are: the fall of prestige of the profession of the scientist; the wage gap between men and women having equal data; the predominance of women in teaching positions; the phenomenon of the "glass ceiling".

Keywords: gender equality, science, women and men in science, human capital