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Feeling undervalued drives women out of academia, survey finds
A recent survey has highlighted that feeling undervalued is the strongest factor driving women to leave academic careers. While past interventions frequently concentrated on work-life balance and motherhood, these findings suggest broader cultural issues within institutions. The persistence of gender imbalances at senior levels in universities remains a critical challenge. Addressing these disparities may require systemic changes beyond traditional family-support policies.