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September 10, 2025ScienceRiseOpen Access

A scoping review of interest and resilience of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in Africa (2013–2023): mapping the evidence to improve gender equity

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OAOlusola S. AkinsolaAOAbayomi O. OlaseniOBOpeyemi T. Bademosi-Ekunpa

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Overview

Scoping review reveals factors influencing interest and resilience in STEM among African women, highlighting gender equity challenges.

Key Points

  • African women's participation in STEM is hindered by both personal and contextual factors, complicating gender equity efforts.
  • Key influences identified include personal factors such as self-image and contextual factors like cultural beliefs and mentorship availability.
  • The study applied the PRISMA-ScR framework to systematically analyze existing findings on women in STEM across Africa.
  • Addressing these barriers could enhance women's interest and resilience in STEM fields, suggesting strategic policy interventions.

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Akinsola et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23b4ab210217d64783d55https://doi.org/10.21303/2313-8416.2025.003737
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