Amidst the issue of the low proportion of female students studying science and engineering fields at universities, at least 40 universities have introduced a ``female quota'', and many have introduced it in the past few years. I found this out through research.
According to a survey by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, as of May last year, the percentage of female students among university students was 46% overall, but only 16% in engineering faculties and 28% in science faculties. We promote student success.
Under these circumstances, a public interest incorporated foundation in Tokyo conducted a survey over the internet last month on the status of the introduction of the system of ``female quota'' in entrance exams, and found that at least 40 universities have introduced a ``female quota'' system in science majors, with a capacity of approximately 700. It has reached the number of people.
Of the 24 universities that responded to the survey, 21 universities introduced the system after entrance exams held after last year, indicating that the system has recently become more widespread.
Regarding the results of the introduction, several respondents said that the environment had improved, such as the creation of a new break space for women, and some said that the percentage of female students in the Faculty of Engineering had increased from 10% to 15% in eight years. .
On the other hand, 10 universities responded that they received negative opinions, such as ``It's reverse discrimination against men'' and ``I don't want people to label me as a woman.''
Wase Ozu, from the organization that conducted the survey, said, ``Even if there are few women who are interested in the sciences, there is a risk that they will hesitate to go on to higher education.'' It is important to politely seek understanding."