Women dominate in the forensic science field

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Women dominate in the forensic science fieldWomen dominate in the forensic science field

The latest U.S. government figures show that just 29% of Americans working in science and engineering are women. But in one field of study, they make up the majority – forensic science. The dominance of women is being attributed to the number of TV crime shows with lead female forensic detectives. The field is being held up as a positive example as the UN marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.