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Nosek, Brian A.; Smyth, Frederick L. – American Educational Research Journal, 2011
Gender stereotypes about math and science do not need to be endorsed, or even available to conscious introspection, to contribute to the sex gap in engagement and achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The authors examined implicit math attitudes and stereotypes among a heterogeneous sample of 5,139 participants.…
Descriptors: Sex Stereotypes, Females, Employment Patterns, Predictive Validity
Carvell, Fred; And Others – 1979
This guidebook provides direction and information that will help students understand what nontraditional occupations are, what is creating new opportunities in such occupations, and what employers and nontraditional employees say about the new trends. The first of thirteen chapters gives the student information on how to use the guide. Chapter 2…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Career Choice, Career Education, Demand Occupations
Wirtenberg, Jeana – 1978
A review of literature on improving women's occupational potential was conducted. Most existing theories of occupational development focus on males. However, the beginnings of several theories of women's occupational development have recently been proposed. These are (1) structural theories, revolving around personality traits and ability patterns…
Descriptors: Career Education, Change Strategies, Educational Attainment, Educational Practices