Spatial Ability, Sexism and Society.

Howes, Robin

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ERIC Number: EJ230932

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Publication Date: 1980-Jul

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Spatial Ability, Sexism and Society.

Howes, Robin

Physics Education, v15 n4 p229-30 Jul 1980

Indicates that women are eased out of science careers by factors other than a supposed lack of spatial ability. Advocates that the masculine bias in science be reduced through the humanization of science and technology and a realignment of societal goals. (GS)

Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Humanism, Humanization, Science Education, Secondary Education, Sex Bias, Sex Stereotypes

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Language: English

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