Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science and Technology in South Africa, publicized results of a study on Tuesday on the role of women in the fields of science and technology in the country. Though women only make up thirty-three percent of publishing scientists in the country, their numbers have increased in recent years. When compared to a similar study from 2004, trends show increased enrollment of women in higher education.
Pandor was disappointed by the dearth of individuals that attended the announcement of the results of the study at the Parliament of South Africa. "It shows the degree to which science does - or doesn't - matter to South Africans," said Pandor. Prior to her role as Minister of Science and Technology, Pandor had served as Minister of Education of South Africa.
Professor Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan, a woman scientist in South Africa, commented to News24 that some educational organizations in the country were "really, really hostile to women"...
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