Abstract:Abstract:In this work we discuss anecdotal evidence of social biases and prejudices that may form barriers in building a successful career for women in physics. We discuss the opportunities that exist, and how to use them for career advancement. This work is written for the Special Issue entitled Proceedings of The First Regional Conference for Women in Physics (RCWP-2016), 25-27 April, 2016, Islamabad, Pakistan. To connect with the theme, this paper is based on India, a nation geopolitically close, and where… Show more
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