Women: Their Underrepresentation and Career Differentials in Science and Engineering Proceedings of a Conference (1987) / Chapter Skim
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INTRODUCTION
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In general, the authors found that many students, teachers, parents, and researchers imagine that the fields of science, engineering, and mathematics are masculine and that differences in scientific ability amy be attributable to gender differences. Specific findings include: • College-bound women lack adequate preparation in mathematics and physical science to pursue quantitatively-oriented science programs in college and, hence, quantitatively-oriented careers.
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The authors cited a number of societal, institutional, disciplinary, and individual efforts that could contribute to the more equitable treatment of girls and women in science and engineering: • Concentrated attempts to improve the achievement in science and mathematics of students -- particularly, girls and members of ethnic minority groups -- beginning at the elementary school level. This might be accomplished by a combination of inservice training of teachers, the use of curricular materials that provide a more balanced presentation of male and female scientists, the development of strategies for educating parents about the opportunities available to both boys and girls, and the availability of role models who might serve as mentors.
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