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This talk explores why gender inequality in physics can persist—even when individual women succeed. I begin by providing a concise snapshot of women’s representation across STEM fields, highlighting persistent vertical segregation and pronounced differences between disciplines and geographical settings.
Drawing on social research perspectives, I identify key barriers (competitive lab cultures, informal exclusion, and the cumulative impact of everyday biases) and argue that these factors interact systemically, creating self-reinforcing feedback loops: underrepresentation in prestige areas can translate into fewer senior authorships, awards, funding opportunities, and slower promotion—thereby reproducing inequality over time.
Finally, I outline practical pathways to equity and equality that also improve working conditions for everyone.
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