Lack of Knowledge Deters Women from Studying Economics.
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| Title: | Lack of Knowledge Deters Women from Studying Economics. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ashworth, John, Evans, Lynne |
| Source: | Educational Research. Sum 1999 41(2):209-221. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 1999 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Course Selection (Students), Economics Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Knowledge Level, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| ISSN: | 0013-1881 |
| Abstract: | A study of 719 men and 464 women (of whom 416 were studying advanced-level economics) found no gender differences in attitudes toward economics once they are studying it. Among those who chose not to study it, women identify lack of knowledge as the principal reason. (SK) |
| Entry Date: | 2000 |
| Accession Number: | EJ587129 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A study of 719 men and 464 women (of whom 416 were studying advanced-level economics) found no gender differences in attitudes toward economics once they are studying it. Among those who chose not to study it, women identify lack of knowledge as the principal reason. (SK) |
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| ISSN: | 0013-1881 |
