A new study shows established scientists are biased against women in science . Meg ##g : Most of us have unconscious fears that men are superior . She says we ca n't be gender - blind or color - blind , even when we know we are . But as the new study tells us , despite our best hopes , we scientists , like everyone else , expect men to be better scientists than women , and we project those expectations on the real people we encounter , not consciously and not meaning to discriminate yet evaluating women below their demonstrated potential . Urry : We must acknowledge our inner fears and try our best to avoid them .
A new study shows established scientists are biased against women in science . Meg ##g : Most of us have unconscious fears that men are superior . She says we ca n't be gender - blind or color - blind , even when we know we are . Urry : We must acknowledge our inner fears and try our best to avoid them .