The Gender Gap in STEM Careers: An Inter-Regional and Transgenerational Experimental Study to Identify the Low Presence of Women

The Gender Gap in STEM Careers: An Inter-Regional and Transgenerational Experimental Study to Identify the Low Presence of Women

Currently, the number of job offers in STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is growing up, but by contrast, the number of graduates in these fields is decreasing, particularly women graduates. Consequently, if we do not promote the training of women in STEM careers, the ge...

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Main Authors: Macarena Martínez, Francisca Segura, José Manuel Andújar, Yolanda Ceada
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-06-01
Series:Education Sciences
Subjects:
STEM careers
gender gap
expectancy–value theory of motivation
social role theory
experimental study
gender stereotypes theory
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/13/7/649

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