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ERIC Number: EJ371102
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Factors Influencing the Entry of Women into Science and Related Fields.
Jones, M. Gail; Wheatley, Jack
Science Education, v72 n2 p127-42 Apr 1988
Reviews the literature concerning sociocultural factors, teacher influences and experiences that effect girls attitudes about entering science careers. Discusses a model of these influences on girls. Makes recommendations including increased opportunities and encouragement to foster more favorable attitudes toward science and increase science achievement among girls. (CW)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Reviews, Science Education, Science Interests, Scientific Attitudes, Secondary School Science, Sex Bias, Sex Differences, Sex Discrimination, Social Influences, Teacher Influence, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research