Italy: opinions on male majorities in scientific faculties

In Italy, there is a considerable high prevalence of male students in scientific and technological faculties. In Italy, female students make up around 37 percent of all students in such faculties. According to a recent survey conducted among young Italians, the lack of female models in the scientific world represent one of the main reasons why men are still the majority in these faculties. In addition, these faculties qualify for jobs in which men are treated and respected more than women, according to the second largest group of respondents.

Why do you think male students are the majority in scientific and technological faculties at universities in Italy?

Characteristic	Share of respondents
There is a lack of female models in the scientific field to identify with	42%
These faculties qualify for jobs in which males are treated and respected more than females	36.1%
Models shown by movies, TV programs, adds, and social media	26.37%
Inspirations, choices, and roles are decided in an early age	21.63%
Tendency to follow the choices of the own friends' group	18.25%
Males are better in these subjects	5.9%
These faculties qualify for jobs which are more for males	5.44%

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Release date

February 2021

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Region

Italy

Survey time period

January 2021

Number of respondents

5,867 respondents

Age group

13-23 years

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This question was phrased by the source as follows: "In Italia, degli iscritti facoltà scientifiche e tecnologiche solo il 37% sono femmine. Secondo te qual è il perché?"
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