Women in the Antarctic

The participation of women in the Antarctic experience began late and they still constitute a minority group. A selected history of women's presence in the Antarctic is given, together with their reasons for being there and perceptions of their place in this traditionally male stronghold. A discussion of women's contribution follows and a consideration of the issues that may arise from their presence and the challenges they yet face. The participation of women in the Antarctic experience began late and they still constitute a minority group. A selected history of women's presence in the Antarctic is given, together with their reasons for being there and perceptions of their place in this traditionally male stronghold. A discussion of women's contribution follows and a consideration of the issues that may arise from their presence and the challenges they yet face