Social and economic factors and their relationship with gender gap in STEM in higher education: A spatial analysis of Turkey
Zeynep Özmen
Abstract:This study investigates the social and economic factors influencing the enrollment rates of women and men in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields across all 81 provinces in Turkey, utilizing a spatial econometric analysis model. This model, considering regional characteristics and spatial relationships, allows for a comprehensive understanding of the geographical distribution of interest in STEM fields and the gender disparities within. Analyses at both global and local levels were c… Show more
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