Disparate Measures: The Intersectional Economics of Women in STEM Work. By Mary A. Armstrong and Susan L. Averett. MIT Press, 2024, 376pp

In her review of _Disparate Measures: The Intersectional Economics of Women in STEM Work_ by Mary A. Armstrong and Susan L. Averett, Dr. Ana Lucia Fonseca provides a thoughtful critique of the book’s key arguments. Fonseca highlights the authors’ pioneering intersectional economic approach, which sheds light on the unique challenges faced by women of color, mothers, and women with disabilities in STEM fields. She commends Armstrong and Averett for exposing the myths of meritocracy and advocating for a shift beyond traditional diversity metrics. Fonseca’s review underscores the need for systemic change within academia, focusing on holistic support and equity rather than superficial diversity initiatives. Through her analysis, Fonseca reinforces the book’s call for a deeper interrogation of the economic and structural barriers that perpetuate inequality in STEM.