Effect of Women Science Career Role Models on Early Adolescents' Attitudes toward Scientists and Women in Science.

Smith, Walter S.; Erb, Thomas Owen

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ERIC Number: EJ349814

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1986

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Effect of Women Science Career Role Models on Early Adolescents' Attitudes toward Scientists and Women in Science.

Smith, Walter S.; Erb, Thomas Owen

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v23 n8 p667-76 Nov 1986

Describes a study in which middle school/junior high school students were exposed to women science career role models as a part of their science instruction. Results indicated that the student's attitudes toward scientists and women in science were positively affected. (TW)

Descriptors: Employed Women, School Business Relationship, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Teachers, Scientific Attitudes, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Sex Bias, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Sexual Identity, Women Scientists

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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