One of the most widely discussed topics today, and for the last 100 years, has been women’s empowerment — and the debate on equity vs equality. I recently made the transition from a liberal all-girls’ environment in school, to the heavily male-dominated world of STEM. I know that my transition is far from complete, and will be subjected to even more scrutiny, the further I go in my career. This article is an entry in my journal as a young woman just starting her 20s, taking my first steps away from the shelter of home.
