Female scientists are almost entirely omitted from Australian textbooks, a new study has found, with researchers warning the “alarming” lack of representation could be contributing to theThe study, released by the Australian National University and Curtin University on Monday, analysed the curriculum of the four year 11 and year 12 Stem subjects taught in Australian schools – biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Lead researcher Dr Kat Ross from Curtin University said the lack of female representation in science curriculums across the country was both “alarming” and “inaccurate”.British chemist Rosalind Franklin.of girls in Stem are low compared to boys, and this gender gap in the science heroes they learn about at school is likely a contributing factor.”Only 15% of Stem-qualified jobs are held by women, whereas women make up close to 50% of the broader workforce.