About half of blacks in STEM say talking about their personal lives hurts their chances for getting ahead | Pew Research Center

January 8, 2018

2. Most Americans believe STEM jobs pay better, but few see them as offering more flexibility for family time

About half of blacks in STEM say talking about their personal lives hurts their chances for getting ahead

About half of blacks in STEM say talking about their personal lives hurts their chances for getting ahead

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2. Most Americans believe STEM jobs pay better, but few see them as offering more flexibility for family time
Most Americans believe STEM employment offers better pay than other industries
Men and women in STEM tend to look for similar job qualities, but more women value jobs that help others
Women and men in STEM jobs see the behaviors that help them get ahead somewhat differently
About half of blacks in STEM say talking about their personal lives hurts their chances for getting ahead
How much do workers feel their contributions are valued at work, or feel the need to prove themselves in order to be respected at work?
Women in STEM jobs in majority-male workplaces see the behaviors needed to get ahead differently
Women in STEM in majority-male workplaces feel the need to prove themselves more often to earn respect
Women in STEM with advanced degrees are especially likely to say that having a mentor, being vocal about one’s accomplishments fosters success at work