South Africa, like many countries, has high numbers of learners who do not complete secondary schooling. This reduces these young people's chances of finding work or of earning a better salary. It is thus important to understand the factors that contribute to high school dropout. In the study reported on here we investigated the factors that…

Movements like #metoo, #timesup, and #ibelieveher have succeeded in shedding light on the ongoing societal issue of misogyny. Against this backdrop, Kate Manne's attempt to analyze the concept of misogyny philosophically in her book "Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny" has rightfully received much acclaim. In this article, Katy Dineen…

In 1973, Harriet Williams published in "Quest" on volunteer bias (self-selection bias) in kinesiology research. Williams' evidence-based commentary included a discussion on sex differences in volunteerism. More recently, some exercise and sports scientists (ESS) have suggested "investigator" bias explains the lower proportion…

The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of African American women serving as executive-level administrators (assistant, associate, deputy superintendents and/or superintendents) in Texas public school districts. Specifically, this study investigated how executive-level African American women in Texas public schools perceive…

Vol. II: Short-Term Programs features eight OST STEM programs for females from across the United States that run one to three days in length, in most cases, a single day. In this book, the chapter authors describe their programs, the effectiveness of those programs, and practical implications of their program evaluation data. This book series is…

Every girl deserves a quality education and every country deserves gender equality. In December 2020, Global Partnership for Education (GPE) created the US $250 million Girls' Education Accelerator to transform girls' opportunities to go to school and learn. To secure funding, countries commit to ambitious action for gender equality by investing…

The purpose of this narrative study was to explore the identity-based experiences of Black women student-athletes at predominantly White institutions. Framed by Black feminist thought and critical race feminism, this study employed narrative inquiry to explore the experiences of Black women student-athletes (n = 7). Using photovoice and photo…

There is increased recognition that women and girls with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are underserved by the clinical criteria and processes required to receive a diagnosis. This mixed-methods systematic review aimed to identify key barriers to obtaining an ASD diagnosis in girls and young women under 21 years. Six themes were identified that…

The puzzle that this study addresses is the disproportionately low number of women in science careers. To add to the existing body of research on the underrepresentation of women in science, this study explored the human and more-than-human, entangled experiences of undergraduate women who were pursuing science degrees and potential teaching…

This qualitative study examined the student leadership experiences of seven Latina community college students and how they made sense of how those experiences impacted their academic success. It used the psychosociocultural framework (J. Castellanos & Gloria, 2007; Gloria & Rodriguez, 2000) as its theoretical lens. Interpretative…

The study examined first-generation Latinas' experience in higher education, specifically those involved in Latina sororities. Research has documented the many obstacles first-generation Latina students experience, which provides higher education the opportunity to address the concerns and improve academic achievement. However, more research needs…

Identity is a complex phenomenon studied throughout the social sciences but has attracted particular attention in STEM education settings as a strategy to boost interest, belonging, and persistence (Blackburn, 2007; Cuddy et al., 2008; MacLachlan, 2006; Settles et al., 2016). However, STEM educators working in this area inherit a tangled and…

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore the perceptions of male and female coaches, athletic administrators, and compliance team members at a single NCAA institution. A qualitative study design was used to examine the perceptions of the athletic leaders in the implementation of Title IX compliance measures that have resulted in…

With few Asian American women executives, little is known of how they reach to the top leadership roles. The purpose of this study was to explore how Asian American women learned and unlearned to overcome barriers and additional activities they engaged in to achieve career upward mobility at large corporations. The study sought to answer three…

Equal opportunity and treatment in law enforcement began in the 1970s with targeted hiring drives toward women and other minority groups. The indoctrination to this line of work begins with police academy training, where cadets are subject to a paramilitary environment for many months. This dissertation explores how women perceive their role and…