The Nobel Prizes faced criticism for lack of diversity on Monday after only one woman was featured in 2021’s list of laureates.
with AFP, Göran Hansson, the secretary-general of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, said that it was “sad” that so few women have received the prestigious prize but noted that the prize would ultimately go to those who are “found the most worthy.”
Hansson—who announces the chemistry, economics, and physics prize winners—said the low number of women Nobel laureates reflected the “unfair conditions in society” and acknowledged that there was much more work to be done on that front. Despite this Hansson said laureates will be chosen for making the most important discoveries instead of their gender or ethnicity as that is in line “with the spirit of Alfred Nobel’s last will.”
The Swedish scientist said the issue of gender quotas was discussed by the academy three weeks ago but was ultimately dismissed over concerns that it might detract from a laureate’s legitimacy. He further emphasized that the academy would ensure that “all deserving women get a fair chance to be evaluated for the Nobel prize” and added that “significant efforts” have been made to encourage nominations of women scientists.
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