Sociology
Gender Disparities in STEM Publication and Citation Patterns
Quick fact
A large-scale study of over 5 million papers found that papers by men receive on average 7% more citations than those by women, even after controlling for field, year, and journal impact.
Why this is interesting
If a man and a woman publish equally brilliant papers, why does the man's work end up cited more often? The answer reveals hidden biases in the very system that rewards scientific excellence.