More on Enrolling Female Students in Science and Engineering

Abstract

This paper investigates reasons for practices and policies that are designed to promote higher levels of enrollment by women in scientific disciplines. It challenges the assumptions and problematic arguments of a recent article questioning their legitimacy. Considering the motivations for and merits of such programs suggests a practical response to the question of whether there should be programs to attract female science and engineering students.

Equality Plans and Gender Perception in University Students

“…In addition, gender perceptions and the research process are closely related to participation, "which governs how women and men are organized within and across different disciplines" (Pollitzer, 2011: 101). Athena phenomenon can be seen clearly at a European level (Hewlett et al, 2008) (Townley, 2010) (Dawson, 2014). where "there are marked differences by gender when it comes to the most popular subjects and educational pathways" (EC, 2015: 5).…”