We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn't want to meet.
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In the past, there was active discrimination against women in science. That has now gone, and although there are residual effects, these are not enough to account for the small numbers of women, particularly in mathematics and physics.
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What this quote means
Discrimination against women in science has decreased, yet barriers still exist, especially in fields like mathematics and physics.
Stephen Hawking's quote highlights the progress made in combating discrimination against women in scientific fields, while also acknowledging the remaining challenges. Despite significant advancements, the continued underrepresentation of women, particularly in areas such as mathematics and physics, suggests that systemic issues still influence participation rates.
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DiscriminationWomenScienceMathematicsPhysicsRepresentation
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Example use cases
This quote can be shared at academic conferences focused on gender equality in STEM.
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