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The three best records of the School of Roads and Mines (EICM) of the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT) correspond to students, although the men double them in number.
The three students have obtained a pre-doctoral contract (from the Seneca Foundation and the Ministry of Education) to start their doctorate in Civil, Mining and Environmental Engineering and met Wednesday with the rector, Alejandro Díaz, the director of the EICM, Manuel Alcaraz, and the General Director of Universities and Research, Juan Monzó, on the occasion of the Women's Day that is celebrated this March 8.
The researchers agree that they have not suffered discrimination at the University, although "in the world of work is still difficult to see a woman with a helmet, it is hard to accept that the girl is the one who directs", as commented by Sonia Olmos Espinar, neighbor of the Union.
"In the School we have felt sheltered by classmates and teachers," said Francisca Marco Cutillas, a native of Abanilla.
"Being few, we are a pineapple", abounded Cartagena Encarni Martínez Moreno.
"The fundamental thing is that women have access to engineering studies", the rector emphasized, celebrating the fact that in the University there is "more equality than in the rest of society".
The general director has affirmed that "we need the feminine vision in the engineering", a profession from which "the world is transformed", in the words of Alejandro Díaz.
"I decided on road engineering to improve my environment, for its link with society," acknowledged Encarni Martínez.
Reflecting on the inequalities faced by women, the students appreciate that, although the distribution of domestic tasks is balancing, the greatest responsibility falls on the females.
"The obligation that my brother has at home is more lax than mine", has exemplified the Cartagena researcher.
"Men have to be involved in care in the same way as women so that the wage gap disappears," Monzó added, betting on an equitable legislative treatment in terms of maternity and paternity leave.
"The motherhood of a researcher goes beyond 30 years, because before having a baby you have to strengthen your position", added Francisca Marco.
"The responsibility must be shared, not only must the mother make sacrifices", continued Encarni Martínez.
"If the family environment supports you, you can combine maternity with a career in research or professional", concluded Sonia Olmos.
The three reject the quotas and ask that "our effort be valued regardless of gender".
Source: UPCT
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