The British Biochemical Society has developed a number of policies and commentaries on the significance of Equality and Diversity in Science, in general, and in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in particular.
Much of this material can be found on the website of the Biochemical Society dealing with science policy
Specific attention is drawn to the following documents:
Article in The Biochemist on Gender equality in science
Biochemical Society Statement on Gender Equality in Science
Biochemical Society Statement on Diversity in the Science Sector