Feminization in STEM Fields in Higher Education in Pakistan: A Case of Female Acceptability and Resistance

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Quantitative analysis identifies factors influencing female participation in STEM fields in Pakistan, suggesting societal shifts.

Female acceptability in STEM fields has been correlated with gender sensitivity and supportiveness, and resistance remains significant.
Among 409 surveyed female students, personal and parental acceptability greatly influences participation in STEM disciplines.
A cross-sectional survey was conducted to evaluate the trends in female participation in STEM higher education in Pakistan.
Findings indicate strong associations between different types of femininity and female acceptability in STEM careers.

Shoaib et al. (2025) studied this question.

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