Female Underrepresentation in STEM Subjects: An Exploratory Study of Female High School Students in China

Autor/inn/en	He, Lizhi; Zhou, George; Salinitri, Geri; Xu, Lianrong
Titel	Female Underrepresentation in STEM Subjects: An Exploratory Study of Female High School Students in China
Quelle	In: EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 16 (2020) 1, (13 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1305-8223
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Females; STEM Education; Disproportionate Representation; Equal Education; High School Students; Course Selection (Students); Decision Making; Science Curriculum; Teacher Influence; Labor Market; Parent Influence; Peer Influence; Sex Stereotypes; Student Interests; Self Esteem; Science Activities; Cultural Influences; China + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Weibliches Geschlecht; STEM; High school; High schools; Student; Students; Oberschule; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Course selection; Kurswahl; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Labour market; Arbeitsmarkt; Studieninteresse; Self-esteem; Selbstaufmerksamkeit; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss
Abstract	In China, there exists many factors such as girls' socialized gender norms and the values and pedagogy incorporated in the science curriculum that may discourage female students from choosing science courses. In order to ensure that female students have the same opportunities to reach their potential in STEM areas, it is important to understand these factors that influence their choices. This study investigates the potential reasons why female high school students in China are less likely to choose STEM subjects. By conducting qualitative interviews with six female students, from two Chinese high schools, the study discovers several factors behind their decision-making in course selection, including the influence of current science curriculum, teachers, labor market, parents, and peers. The findings of this study enrich existing research on gender equity in Chinese high school education and provide insights about relevant policies to address gender disparities in science programs. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01