Comparison of American and Finnish Gender-Linked Vocational Program Choices.
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| Title: | Comparison of American and Finnish Gender-Linked Vocational Program Choices. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Burge, Penny L., Stenstrom, Marja-Leena |
| Source: | International Journal of Vocational Education and Training. Spr 1995 3(1):7-24. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 1995 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Career Choice, Comparative Education, Course Selection (Students), Employment Patterns, Enrollment Trends, Secondary Education, Sex Differences, Sex Fairness, Vocational Education |
| Geographic Terms: | Finland, United States |
| ISSN: | 1075-2455 |
| Abstract: | Finnish and U.S. secondary vocational enrollment data were examined. In both countries, females tended to choose programs in service/caring areas, males in production/industry. Similar patterns were found in the labor force. Recommendations were made for eliminating barriers to gender equity. (SK) |
| Entry Date: | 1996 |
| Accession Number: | EJ509448 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Finnish and U.S. secondary vocational enrollment data were examined. In both countries, females tended to choose programs in service/caring areas, males in production/industry. Similar patterns were found in the labor force. Recommendations were made for eliminating barriers to gender equity. (SK) |
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| ISSN: | 1075-2455 |
