Asian Americans only make up 4.6% of the population of the United States. They make up 14% of the science and engineering work force. With these numbers one would expect a proportionate increase in leadership but this is not the case. In academia and federal institutes, Asian Americans encounter what some call a "bamboo ceiling," similar to what female scientists faced 30 years ago. Asian Americans account for 6.2% of faculty in the school systems and only 2.4% hold administrative positions this compares to the 9.4% held by African Americans and 3.5% by Latino Americans.
Many demographics are being affected by the glass ceiling so how can we fix it? Time? Most people think that time will fix this problem that with the baby boomer generation finally retiring and not being in administrative positions. The upcoming generation might have a different outlook on things. What do you think will help with the glass ceiling problem?
-Aimee Rankovich
http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2009_05_29/science.opms.r0900072
I think time will definitely be the main cure to this issue. I think the younger generations are not nearly as biased towards different demographics as past generations. This will most likely lead to more hiring that is purely based on talent and skill, no matter the demographic area. In general though, I don't think the glass ceiling for the various demographics will ever completely go away.
ReplyDeletePosted By: Brittany Meredith
I agree. Time will most likely fix the issue--I feel as though we have grown up around more diversity. I also agree with Brittany that we have less bias feelings about different demographics. I would like to think that glass ceilings for any kind will eventually dissipate, but sadly I also don't think they will fully disappear.
ReplyDeletePosted by: Jenny Liechti, Team 6
I agree that time will most likely fix this issue. Although it is sad that this problem is occurring in today's world, I think if you look back on the past you will see there have always been issues like this. Time seemed to solve the other ones so hopefully this problem will fade away.
ReplyDeletePosted By: Jacob Cyscon