Gender Differences in Surveys of Psychology Baccalaureates: An Update

Quereshi, M. Y.

doi:10.2466/pr0.1992.70.2.383

Psychol Rep

1992

DOI: 10.2466/pr0.1992.70.2.383

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Gender Differences in Surveys of Psychology Baccalaureates: An Update

M. Y. Quereshi

Abstract: Results of the present (and fourth) survey were based on responses of 190 (61%) of the 311 persons who received BAs in psychology from Marquette University between 1983 and 1988. Consistent with earlier studies, results indicated that a significantly lower proportion of women than men applied to graduate programs in psychology and associated fields.

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Education and the "woman question."

Pyke¹

1997

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne

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The "woman question" refers to the nineteenth century debate about whether the rights and freedoms available to men should be extended to women. The intent of this paper is to explore the expression of this debate within the context of the post-secondary education system. Selected examples of the historical arguments in support of the exclusion of women are outlined (i.e., women are lower on the evolutionary scale; reproductive harm; loss of femininity) followed by a more contemporary analysis of gender differences in graduate education with a particular focus on access, graduation rates (i.e., attrition) and time to completion of graduate degrees. The "chilly climate" construct is presented as a possible explanation for the alleged gender differential on these latter two variables. According to this model, the structures and operation of academic institutions embody significant elements of systemic discrimination and micro-inequities which disadvantage women. A series of six studies are described in which various aspects of the chilly climate (i.e., mentoring and supervision, sexual harassment) are explored especially in terms of the effects on attrition and time to completion. Paradoxically, although the research reveals a failure of educational institutions to fully resolve the woman question, women continue to operate effectively under conditions of inequity. Despite general dissatisfaction with the quality of their educational experience, and the concomitant experience of significant life stress, women did not withdraw in larger numbers nor lake longer to complete their degrees than did men. The paper concludes with a few modest speculations about the future constructions and deconstructions of this debate.

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Education and the "woman question."

Pyke¹

1997

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne

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Gender Differences in Surveys of Psychology Baccalaureates: An Update

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