Assessing Women's Underrepresentation in UK Economics: Navigating the Journey Ahead.

Maria Psyllou (Invited speaker)

Economics

Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium

Period	5 Dec 2023
Event title	Assessing Women's Underrepresentation in UK Economics: Navigating the Journey Ahead. UK WEN Inspirational Talk Event at City, University of London
Event type	Seminar
Location	London, United KingdomShow on map
Degree of Recognition	National

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This event explored the prevalent gender imbalance in the field of Economics in the UK, underscoring the vital importance of a cultural shift to address this issue. Supported by statistical evidence, the presentation offered a comprehensive overview of the underrepresentation of women in economics academia, shedding light on the magnitude of this significant concern. Moreover, the presentation sought to increase awareness about the substantial gender gap in this field. Lastly, it showcased some noteworthy national initiatives actively addressing this imbalance by fostering an environment that encourages young women to study and pursue careers in Economics.