Sex-Role Stereotyping by High School Females in Science

Examined two questions: (1) Do high school students perceive the physical sciences as more masculine career fields than the biological sciences; and (2) what is the influence of coeducation on these sex-stereotyped positions? Utilized a questionnaire requiring a rating of 45 career fields as masculi...

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Published inJournal of research in science teaching Vol. 18; no. 3; p. 209
Main Authors Vockell, Edward L, Lobonc, Susan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.1981
Subjects
Biological Sciences
Coeducation
Females
High School Students
Physical Sciences
Questionnaires
Science Education
Science Education Research
Secondary Education
Secondary School Science
Sex Differences
Sex Stereotypes
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Summary:Examined two questions: (1) Do high school students perceive the physical sciences as more masculine career fields than the biological sciences; and (2) what is the influence of coeducation on these sex-stereotyped positions? Utilized a questionnaire requiring a rating of 45 career fields as masculine or feminine. (DS)
ISSN:0022-4308
DOI:10.1002/tea.3660180304