Gender Inequality in Higher Education

Abstract

The paper deals with issues concerning to gender inequality. The article demonstrates problems of equity in American social life and higher education system. Women are underrepresented in American colleges and universities. They are practically excluded from the STEM fields due to lots of barriers or biases existing in American society. Women employment and pay gap clearly reveal unequal treatments of people. The problem is a global challenge so lots of international organizations are involved to eliminate the problem and advance more women. Universities are also actively working to create inclusive environment on their campus, through division of students on the basis of gender is a fact. Keywords: Equality, gender segregation, gender gap