Men's Science, Women's Science or Science? Some issues related to the study of girls' science education
- 1 January 1982
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Studies in Science Education
- Vol. 9 (1) , 65-80
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03057268208559896
Abstract
It is a well documented fact that, in the Western World, girls and women are significantly under-represented in the physical sciences, both in the education system and within the scientific professions, including science teaching. The following paper draws mainly upon evidence relating to the UK, but it is believed that the issues raised are relevant to other Western countriesKeywords
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