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Under/Over 50 Percent - Share of Women in Specific Occupations

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports women are 19 percent of software developers, 27 percent of chief executives, and 37 percent of lawyers; but outnumber men when it comes to registered nurses (89 percent), elementary and middle school teachers (80 percent), and accountants and auditors (61 percent).

Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards

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Bill Introduced In Congress Honors Female Astronaut Pioneers

The Women in STEM Caucus has introduced its inaugural bill in the 118th Congress, acknowledging the contributions of the initial group of women to successfully complete the first phases of astronaut testing before training was unable to continue because of their gender.»  Link to the original article