Factors Influencing the Entry of Women into Science and Related Fields.

Jones, M. Gail; Wheatley, Jack

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Publication Date: 1988

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Factors Influencing the Entry of Women into Science and Related Fields.

Jones, M. Gail; Wheatley, Jack

Science Education, v72 n2 p127-42 Apr 1988

Reviews the literature concerning sociocultural factors, teacher influences and experiences that effect girls attitudes about entering science careers. Discusses a model of these influences on girls. Makes recommendations including increased opportunities and encouragement to foster more favorable attitudes toward science and increase science achievement among girls. (CW)

Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Reviews, Science Education, Science Interests, Scientific Attitudes, Secondary School Science, Sex Bias, Sex Differences, Sex Discrimination, Social Influences, Teacher Influence, Teaching Methods

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Language: English

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