ABSTRACT:

According to the AISHE Report 2020–21, the share of women in STEM-related jobs is 14%. While women constitute 43% of STEM enrollments in education, this number drops significantly to 3% in science Ph.D. programs and 6% in engineering and technology Ph.D. programs. This study delves into the influence of socio-structural factors on women’s participation in business leadership within science and technology. Focusing on entrepreneurship and STEM fields, particularly regarding women, it examines how societal perceptions and structural barriers impede women’s career choices.

This paper concludes by analyzing the various schemes and opportunities that are made available by the government to transcend structural restraints and further suggesting changes to make them more relevant or effective according to prevalent needs.

AUTHORED BY:

• Saloni Sharma is a 2nd-year Political Science Student at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, DU and a research intern at Mandonna
• Syandan is a 3rd-year Political Science student at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, DU and a research intern at Mandonna.

EDITED BY:

• Pavani Joshi is a 3rd-year Political Science student at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, DU and an editorial intern at Mandonna

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