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Maloshonok, Natalia; Vilkova, Kseniia; Shcheglova, Irina – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2022
This study investigates how gender inequality in engineering is reproduced in the discourses of Russian engineering undergraduates. The empirical data come from interviews with 22 women and 22 men enrolled in undergraduate engineering programs at six Russian universities. We employ discourse analysis to connect the student narratives about gender…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Engineering Education, Discourse Analysis
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Maji, Sucharita; Mitra, Sharmili; Asthana, Manish Kumar – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2023
The gender dimension of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has intrigued social scientists for a long time. Although in India, women's entry to STEM higher education has been improving over the last few decades, the reality of premier institutions remains broadly unaltered. The current qualitative research was an attempt: (a)…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, STEM Education, Womens Education, Higher Education
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Kolmos, Anette; Mejlgaard, Niels; Haase, Sanne; Holgaard, Jette Egelund – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2013
Based on survey data covering the full population of students enrolled in Danish engineering education in autumn 2010, we explore the motivational factors behind educational choice, with a particular aim of comparing male and female students reasons for choosing a career in engineering. We find that women are significantly more influenced by…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Motivation, Gender Differences, College Students