Study highlights 'Matilda effect,' the systemic under-recognition of women in science

A recent article in The Times of India examined the 'Matilda effect' in scientific history. This phenomenon describes how the achievements of female scientists are often overlooked or attributed to their male colleagues. It results in a systemic under-recognition of women's contributions to science. The article argues this has created a historical record where many women are missing from the annals of scientific achievement. This pattern raises questions about how scientific genius is historically defined and credited.