Discuss: Why Aren't There More Women in Architecture?
Studies show that while 40 percent of all college architecture majors are women, they make up just 17 percent of professionals in architecture.
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How can we explain the large discrepancy? What factors contribute to women leaving the field, and what ramifications might it have on the state of architecture? Finally, what changes would you like to see to make the industry more diverse?
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Jenny Xie
Dwell Contributor
Jenny Xie is the author of the novel Holding Pattern, a National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 Honoree. She’s received fellowships from Bread Loaf, Yaddo, and MacDowell, among other organizations.
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