Portrayal of Women in STEM in prime time TV

Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz


Dr. Bernadette Maryann Rostenkowski-Wolowitz is a highly educated microbiologist, She has her PhD in microbiology and works for a pharmaceutical company that pays more than her significant other, Howard.

She is often shown to be more masculine and able to deal with more stressful situations than he is. Her making more than him is a huge ploy in her plot and Howard's friends often make fun of him making less than her. Her job is rarely showcased and her romantic relationships are more showcased and how she is more masculine and aggressive in her tone than Howard. 
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