In 1948,10--15% of science fiction writers were female; women's role in speculative fiction (including science fiction) has grown since then, and in 1999, women comprised 36% of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America's professional members.
10--15% of science fiction writers were female. This was in 1948. Women's role in speculative fiction (including science fiction) has grown since then. Women comprised 36% of Science Fiction. This was in 1999. Women comprised Fantasy Writers of America's professional members. This was in 1999.