- Only about one in four professorships is occupied by a woman
In the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, only about one in four professorships is held by a woman. Last year, there were approximately 2,200 professors at the universities and colleges in the state, of which only 631 were women, as reported by the Statistical Office in Bad Ems.
The number of female professors increased by seven percent compared to the previous year, while the number of male professors decreased by 0.2 percent. "Although the number of female professors has grown by 54 percent over the past decade, significant gender disparities persist in these high-ranking positions: The number of male professors was approximately 1,600, about 2.5 times higher than that of female professors," it was further stated.
Despite the growth in the number of female professors by 54% over the past decade, the gender disparity remains prevalent, with male professors outnumbering females significantly. In the pursuit of equal representation, it's crucial to continue encouraging and supporting more women to pursue and secure professorships.
