Sexism in Science.

Ingvarson, Carolyn; Jones, Anne

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ERIC Number: EJ262165

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981-Dec

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Sexism in Science.

Ingvarson, Carolyn; Jones, Anne

SASTA Journal, n813 p18-24 Dec 1981

Following a definition of sexism, discusses how sexism can be recognized in science, reasons for concern that science is male dominated, studies on problems of women in science, and what teachers can do to encourage girls to study science at school, including whole school, faculty, and classroom initiatives. (SK)

Descriptors: College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Science Careers, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Interests, Secondary School Science, Sex Bias, Sex Differences, Womens Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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