Discussion on gender equality in the "STEM"-sector
The impressions of Lithuanian and Swedish ambassadors on a debate in Copenhagen on the disproportionate distribution of men and women in the labour market. Gintė Damušytė writes : "In 2015, Lithuania seemed good in the context of STEM (" Science, Technology, engineering, mathematics "). We were first in the EU, as women accounted for 58% of science and engineering specialists in Lithuania. This rate fell to 30% in 2017.
McKinsey concluded: In order to better balance gender equality in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) sector, small changes have a significant impact. For example, nearly 40 years ago the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's musicians selection process introduced a new practice that continued to this day. In competitions for vacancies, rivals play behind the screen. This reduces gender bias as the Commission does not see whether it is a man or a woman. Today, women make up 40% of the orchestra's composition in comparison with only 3% of the 1970.
The Nordic countries continue to pioneer excellence, especially in the public sector, where gender equality is often achieved. In a discussion with friendly States at Australian ambassador in Copenhagen (Lithuania, Ireland, Denmark, Canada, Iceland, Poland, Norway, Portugal, Finland and the Nordic Council), the Swedish ambassador has observed that "we have yet to work ". I have no doubt that the remark applies to Lithuania also. "
