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Simon, Richard M.; Wagner, Ashley; Killion, Brooke – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2017
Masculinity and femininity have played a substantial role in how social scientists explain the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. The masculine culture of science is thought to be inconsistent with occupational values associated with feminine personalities, and to create a discriminatory academic…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Majors (Students), Course Selection (Students), Gender Differences
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Zeldin, Amy L.; Britner, Shari L.; Pajares, Frank – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2008
The purpose of this study was to explore the personal stories of men who selected careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) to better understand the ways in which their self-efficacy beliefs were created and subsequently influenced their academic and career choices. Analysis of 10 narratives revealed that mastery…
Descriptors: Females, Males, Gender Differences, Self Efficacy