Table of Contents PageIntroduction 3Research Articles, Overview and Opinions 3-7Bibliography 7Introduction to Female Gender DiversityIn some of the most male-dominated professions in the world, the number of women entering these professions or even occupying them the number of university studies in these fields remains very low. The author intends to examine why and offer ideas and opinions on ways to improve this by critiquing 2 articles in this area. If we take engineering, science, mathematics and technology professions as an example, a significant gap persists, particularly in management and leadership positions. The why of this; well, the classic theories about prejudice, discrimination, absence or small number of role models, attitudes towards family and caring responsibilities and work-life balance are those who are favored as the reason why women are not as prevalent in these professions as perhaps they should be in the 21st century. century. Many governments, universities/colleges and organizations have attempted initiatives to try to reverse this trend and improve the statistics of women in these professions. Programs such as mentoring programs and career development programs have attempted to narrow the gap, as mentioned earlier. The two articles reviewed around this area are: Research Articles and Overview “The Role of Gender in Team Collaboration and Performance” from Intergraduate Science Reviews, Vol 36 No 2, June 2011, 146-53; Author Julia B Bear “Faulty policy, failed policy? Questioning the Gender Politics of Diversity Management in Engineering Organizations” from Gender, Work and Organization, Vol 19 No 6 November 2012 doi: 10.1111/j.1468-0432.2010.00545.x According to research, it There is a shortage of women... middle of document......recognize the successes of past models, avoid hasty decisions, focus on one major change, and don't have to make multiple changes at once. Take comfort in the fact that change in gender diversity is a good thing. Provide appropriate training, resources, support and guidance.Bibliography www.midtool.org www.blogs.hbr.org frameworkaddict.wordpress.com Bear B Julia, Woolley Anita Williams; “The Role of Gender in Team Collaboration and Performance” from Intergraduate Science Reviews, Vol 36 No 2, June 2011, 146-53; Kanter Rosabeth Moss; “Ten Reasons People Resist Change,” Harvard Business Review, September 25, 2012. Sharp Rhonda, Franzway Suzanne, Mills Julia, and Gill Judith; “Faulty policy, failed policy? Questioning the Sexual Politics of Diversity Management in Engineering Organizations” from Gender, Work and Organization, Vol 19 No 6 November 2012 doi: 10.1111/j.1468-0432.2010.00545.x