Career development and counselling for women: Connecting theories to practice

Women in intercollegiate athletics : an exploration of the career development of female senior administrators.

“…(1994) suggested focusing on gender because its social construction has "profound psychological and social significance" (p. 104) on career interests, choices, and development. As career development research and theory has evolved, women's career development has been found to be much more complex than men because women encounter issues not ordinarily faced by men as women balance family, social, and work expectations (Astin, 1984;Betz & Fitzgerald, 1987;Coogan & Chen, 2007;Farmer, 1976;Gottfredson, 1996; Richie et aI., 1997).…”

“…Women must contend with gendered social and work expectations (Betz & Fitzgerald). Further, traditional career theories do not adequately address the nuanced experiences of women (Betz & Fitzgerald;Coogan & Chen, 2007).…”

“…Several researchers have argued that exploring a woman's career development and decision making is important because it is much more complex than a man's (Betz, 1994;Betz & Fitzgerald, 1987;Coogan & Chen, 2007;Farmer, 1976;Forrest & Mikolaitis, 1986). Women must contend with gendered social and work expectations (Betz & Fitzgerald).…”

“…People make sense of the world through social contexts and identities. Therefore, social contexts and variables contributing to the construction of personal and professional identities are important to consider when examining the career development of individuals, especially women (Astin, 1984;Betz & Fitzgerald, 1987;Coogan & Chen, 2007;Fagenson, 1990;Forrest & Mikolaitis, 1986).…”

Choosing a career : a study of motivational factors and demographics that influence P-12 pre-service teachers.

“…Career development theories were originally based on white males from middle and middle upper class backgrounds (Coogan & Chen, 2007). Watt (2005 & posited that gender differences between men and women in the teaching profession are an issue.…”