Who is publishing journal articles during graduate school? Racial and gender inequalities in biological sciences over time.
Publication type
journal article
Publication date
February 2022
Author(s)
Roksa, Josipa
Wang, Yapeng
Feldon, David
Ericson, Matthew
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Language
English
Geographical area
Abstract
Despite increased enrolment of women and students from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups in doctoral programs, notable inequalities in academic careers persist. We investigate one potential source of these inequalities: publication rates during graduate school. Results, based on a sample of doctoral students in biological sciences across 53 institutions, indicate that both white women and students from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups (African American and Latinx) have lower publication rates than white men. Notably, these gaps grow over time and are not explained by background factors, socialization experiences, or family obligations. The same patterns persist for first-authored publications for African American and Latinx students, but not white women, suggesting potentially differential mechanisms of exclusion. Implications for research and practice are discussed. © 2021 National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education
Part of
Journal of Diversity in Higher Education
ISSN
1938-8926
Volume
15
Issue
1