Women Scientists

Ans-1) Till half 20th century, the field  considered as a haven for women included medicine, home economic and a couple of other fields. Other than these domains women were not accepted in any other; a prime reason for the association of women with the stereotypical roles of nurturers and bearers only. This association of women's social and biological roles resulted in a stereotypical philosophy that women cannot enter some other field. During this period, women remained apart from the field of science to a considerable extent.

Ans-2) Ice Macy Hoober a famous nutritionist of the 20th century was not allowed to ...