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ERIC Number: EJ378268
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Gender and the Image of Science.
Sjoberg, Svein
Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, v32 n2 p49-60 1988
Causes of the low numbers of women choosing science-related educational tracks and careers were investigated, using quantitative survey data from the Norwegian Second International Science Study. The importance of the images of science and the scientist and strategies for encouraging women to pursue science careers are discussed. (TJH)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Science Careers, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Norwegians