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Gender Equity in STEM in Higher Education: International Perspectives on Policy, Institutional Culture, and Individual Choice
Gender Equity in STEM in Higher Education: International Perspectives on Policy, Institutional Culture, and Individual Choice
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This book examines the cultural, political, and individual factors that contribute to female underrepresentation in STEM study and careers, offering a comparative approach across countries. It highlights institutional trends and national policies that have improved gender equity in STEM and provides case studies of how policies interact with social and cultural norms. It contributes to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and benefits researchers, academics, and educators interested in science education, higher education, and gender equity in STEM fields.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 09 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This timely volume brings together a diverse range of international scholars to explore the multifaceted factors contributing to the ongoing global issue of female underrepresentation in STEM study and careers. Through a comparative analysis, the book examines gender equity in STEM fields across various countries, including the UK, Germany, the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Africa, and China. It provides a thematic breakdown of institutional trends and national policies that have successfully improved gender equity in STEM at higher education institutions.
The volume showcases case studies that illustrate how policies interact with evolving social and cultural norms, influencing women's choices and experiences regarding the uptake and continuation of STEM study at the undergraduate level. It highlights new research and policy directions aimed at promoting gender equity in STEM at school, university, and career levels, contributing to the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
This text is of immense value to researchers, academics, and educators with interests in science education, higher education, and gender equity in STEM fields. It also fosters further discussions and reflections on multicultural education, educational policy and politics, and the broader sociology of education.
Weight: 467g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032048031
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