Colombian Woman in Science and Technology. Is the Gap Closing?

Abstract

This document presents quantitative and qualitative evidence of genderdisparities in Colombia, in relation to access to higher education, andto the science and technology system. It shows the results of a projectthat collected the main statistical indicators, such as access toresearch resources, decision-making positions, salaries, scholarships,raises, and in general growing possibilities that women scientist havein their careers, vis-a-vis men. In addition to statistical data, thearticle analyzes ethnographic material gathered in relation to thepersonal trajectories, training, work development, and family issuesaffecting women, as a way to identify and eliminate the main obstaclesthey face in their careers as scientists. One of the findings of theproject was that despite the fact that major bias and prejudice againstwomen is almost gone from the science and technology system in Colombia,low level, micro discriminative practices are still very common.