DOES SCIENCE HAVE A GENDER?

Science is idealized as objective hence gender-neutral. But in reality it is gendered in favour of males. Some theories opine that gendering of science emanates from supposedly inborn gender differences which render males more suited for science. But compelling evidence is lacking. Other theories hold gendered socialization and masculine culture of scientific enterprise responsible. Perceived masculinity of sciences differs. Physical sciences are deemed masculine; biology is regarded relatively feminine. Male-bias of science especially physics generally excludes women. Counselling, gender sensitization, overhaul of science curricula, textbooks and institutional policies may redress gender-inequity in science.