Science, Technology, Engineering and… Masculinity? How psychological theory can help understand and improve the gender gap within STEM subjects
The under-representation of females in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is a key educational issue which warrants discussion. This paper explores the gender gap in STEM education from a psychological perspective, drawing on Social Learning Theory and Social Identity Theory to...
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| Main Author: | Misha Vickers |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The International Education Studies Association
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Educational Futures |
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| Online Access: | https://educationstudies.org.uk/?p=12112 |
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