Gender And Choice In Education And Occupation

Author : John Radford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2002-09-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134735679

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Gender and Choice in Education and Occupation by John Radford Pdf

Despite many years of equality of choice, boys and girls continue to differ in both the subjects they study at school and later in the careers they decide to pursue. In this collection of papers by leading researchers from academic and practitioner backgrounds, the current evidence from a range of fields is reviewed. Drawing on both their own original research and that of others, the contributors consider topics as diverse as subject choice in secondary school, differences in brain functions between the sexes, the comparison of men and women in management and recruiting women to science and technology.

Author : John Radford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2002-09-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134735662

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Gender and Choice in Education and Occupation by John Radford Pdf

Despite many years of equality of choice, boys and girls continue to differ in both the subjects they study at school and later in the careers they decide to pursue. In this collection of papers by leading researchers from academic and practitioner backgrounds, the current evidence from a range of fields is reviewed. Drawing on both their own original research and that of others, the contributors consider topics as diverse as subject choice in secondary school, differences in brain functions between the sexes, the comparison of men and women in management and recruiting women to science and technology.

Author : Joan C. Chrisler,Donald R. McCreary
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 835 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781441914675

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Handbook of Gender Research in Psychology by Joan C. Chrisler,Donald R. McCreary Pdf

Donald R. McCreary and Joan C. Chrisler The Development of Gender Studies in Psychology Studies of sex differences are as old as the ?eld of psychology, and they have been conducted in every sub?eld of the discipline. There are probably many reasons for the popularity of these studies, but three reasons seem to be most prominent. First, social psychological studies of person perception show that sex is especially salient in social groups. It is the ?rst thing people notice about others, and it is one of the things we remember best (Fiske, Haslam, & Fiske, 1991; Stangor, Lynch, Duan, & Glass, 1992). For example, people may not remember who uttered a witty remark, but they are likely to remember whether the quip came from a woman or a man. Second, many people hold ?rm beliefs that aspects of physiology suit men and women for particular social roles. Men’s greater upper body strength makes them better candidates for manual labor, and their greater height gives the impression that they would make good leaders (i. e. , people we look up to). Women’s reproductive capacity and the caretaking tasks (e. g. , breastfeeding, baby minding) that accompany it make them seem suitable for other roles that require gentleness and nurturance. Third, the logic that underlies hypothesis testing in the sciences is focused on difference. Researchers design their studies with the hope that they can reject the null hypothesis that experimental groups do not differ.

Author : Sandra Acker
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Career development
ISBN : 1850004269

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Teachers, Gender, and Careers by Sandra Acker Pdf

Teachers' experiences are seen to be influenced by cultures within educational institutions, labour market conditions and social divisions. This book attempts to move gender from the margins to the centre of debate about their lives and careers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Sex differences in education
ISBN : UOM:39015064466256

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Resources in Women's Educational Equity by Anonim Pdf

Literature cited in AGRICOLA, Dissertations abstracts international, ERIC, ABI/INFORM, MEDLARS, NTIS, Psychological abstracts, and Sociological abstracts. Selection focuses on education, legal aspects, career aspects, sex differences, lifestyle, and health. Common format (bibliographical information, descriptors, and abstracts) and ERIC subject terms used throughout. Contains order information. Subject, author indexes.

Author : Cater-Steel, Aileen,Cater, Emily
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2010-05-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781615206582

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Women in Engineering, Science and Technology: Education and Career Challenges by Cater-Steel, Aileen,Cater, Emily Pdf

"This book discusses increasing the participation of women in science, engineering and technology professions, educating the stakeholders - citizens, scholars, educators, managers and policy makers - how to be part of the solution"--Provided by publisher.

Author : N.V. Varghese,Nidhi S Sabharwal
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000918557

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India Higher Education Report 2022 by N.V. Varghese,Nidhi S Sabharwal Pdf

This book studies the various dimensions of gender inequality that persist in higher education and employment in India. It presents an in-depth analysis of the complex challenges women face in higher education participation and in translating higher education opportunities into labour market success and into leadership positions, including in academia. It argues that despite substantial progress towards gender equality in enrolment, these inequalities act as barriers to realising the transformative role that higher education can have for women’s well-being and for the nation’s development. The volume looks at the issues that keep women from accessing the areas of their choice, and the challenges they face in leadership positions in higher education. An important critique of higher education policy and planning, the volume will be of interest to teachers, students and researchers of education, public policy, political science and international relations, economics, feminism, women’s studies, gender studies, law and sociology. It will also be useful for academicians, policymakers and anyone interested in the study of gender in Indian Higher Education.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264301757

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Higher Education in Norway Labour Market Relevance and Outcomes by OECD Pdf

The higher education system in Norway generally produces graduates with good skills and labour market outcomes. This success can be largely attributed to Norway’s robust and inclusive labour market and recent higher education reforms to improve quality.

Author : Pat Mahony,Christine Zmroczek
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135741594

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Class Matters by Pat Mahony,Christine Zmroczek Pdf

This text focuses on the theory of class as it relates to women. It debates questions such as: how do women define themselves in terms of social class and why?; is definition important or not?; what part does education play in our understanding of class?; and how does class affect relationships?

Author : Sheelagh Drudy,Maeve Martin,John O'Flynn,Mairide Woods
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134308538

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Men and the Classroom by Sheelagh Drudy,Maeve Martin,John O'Flynn,Mairide Woods Pdf

The teaching of young children has long been dominated by women. The authors of this groundbreaking book have undertaken the largest, most in-depth study ever carried out on this topic, in order to assess both teachers and students' views.

Author : Hyun Kyoung Ro,Frank Fernandez,Elizabeth J. Ramon
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000426793

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Gender Equity in STEM in Higher Education by Hyun Kyoung Ro,Frank Fernandez,Elizabeth J. Ramon Pdf

This timely volume brings together a range of international scholars to analyse cultural, political, and individual factors which contribute to the continued global issue of female underrepresentation in STEM study and careers. Offering a comparative approach to examining gender equity in STEM fields across countries including the UK, Germany, the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Africa, and China, the volume provides a thematic breakdown of institutional trends and national policies that have successfully improved gender equity in STEM at institutions of higher education. Offering case studies that demonstrate how policies interact with changing social and cultural norms, and impact women’s choices and experiences in relation to the uptake and continuation of STEM study at the undergraduate level, the volume highlights new directions for research and policy to promote gender equity in STEM at school, university, and career levels. Contributing to the United Nations’ (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, this text will benefit researchers, academics, and educators with an interest in science education, higher education, and gender equity in STEM fields. The text will also support further discussion and reflection around multicultural education, educational policy and politics, and the sociology of education more broadly.

Author : Tessa Wright
Publisher : Springer
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137501363

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Gender and Sexuality in Male-Dominated Occupations by Tessa Wright Pdf

Examining women’s diverse experiences of male-dominated work, this ground-breaking book explores what sexuality and gender means to women working in the construction and transport industries. Using accounts from heterosexual women and lesbians working in professional, manual and operational roles, Gender and Sexuality in Male-Dominated Occupations adopts an intersectional approach to examine advantage and disadvantage on the basis of gender, sexuality and occupational class in these sectors. Drawing on interviews and focus groups, the author examines why women choose to enter male-dominated industries, their experiences of workplace relations, their use of women’s support networks and trade unions, and the interface between home and work lives. Presenting international and UK-based examples of effective interventions to increase women’s participation in male-dominated work, this important book highlights the need for political will to tackle women’s underrepresentation, and suggests directions for the future.

Author : Maria Stanfors
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105115149275

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Education, Labor Force Participation and Changing Fertility Patterns by Maria Stanfors Pdf

This book deals with women and socioeconomic change in twentieth century Sweden. The main focus is on how women's education and labor force participation have affected fertility over time. Although many perceive Sweden as a country where men and women hav

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Education
ISBN : MINN:30000006323335

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Resources in Education by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anthony Synnott
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781040002995

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Re-Thinking Men by Anthony Synnott Pdf

Much writing on men in the field of gender studies tends to focus unduly, almost exclusively, on portraying men as villains and women as victims in a moral bi-polar paradigm. Re-Thinking Men reverses the proclivity which ignores not only the positive contributions of men to society, but also the male victims of life including the homeless, the incarcerated, the victims of homicide, suicide, accidents, war and the draft, and sexism, as well as those affected by the failures of the health, education, political, and justice systems. Proceeding from a radically different perspective in seeking a more positive, balanced, and inclusive view of men (and women), this book presents three contrasting paradigms of men as heroes, villains, and victims. Revised and updated, and presenting data and studies from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, it offers a comparative and revised perspective on gender that will be of interest to scholars across a range of social sciences.