Comparison of American and Finnish Gender-Linked Vocational Program Choices.

Burge, Penny L.; Stenstrom, Marja-Leena

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ERIC Number: EJ509448

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Publication Date: 1995

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Comparison of American and Finnish Gender-Linked Vocational Program Choices.

Burge, Penny L.; Stenstrom, Marja-Leena

International Journal of Vocational Education and Training, v3 n1 p7-24 Spr 1995

Finnish and U.S. secondary vocational enrollment data were examined. In both countries, females tended to choose programs in service/caring areas, males in production/industry. Similar patterns were found in the labor force. Recommendations were made for eliminating barriers to gender equity. (SK)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Comparative Education, Course Selection (Students), Employment Patterns, Enrollment Trends, Secondary Education, Sex Differences, Sex Fairness, Vocational Education

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Finland; United States

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