The incredible shrinking pipeline

Camp, Tracy

doi:10.1145/262793.262813

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“…Almost every area of science and engineering has experienced substantial increases in the enrollment of female undergraduates over the last few decades. However, the percentage of undergraduate majors in computer science (CS) who are female has declined from 30-40% in the 1980's to 15-20% today [2,4]. Since this trend is unique to computing, it is important to understand the factors behind the decrease.…”

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confidence: 99%

Gender Differences in Vancouver Secondary Students

Chan

Stafford

Klawe

et al. 2000

Women, Work and Computerization

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Abstract:This paper presents results from a survey of Vancouver secondary school students on their interests and perceived abilities in a range of subjects, the factors they felt would influence their career choices, and a number of issues related to computer use and perceptions of computer professionals. Females indicated substantially lower interest and perceived ability than males in three subjects, namely computer science, engineering and physics. Females also reported spending less time on most forms of computer activities at school and at home, and gave lower estimates of their computer skills. The survey also revealed that both male and female students have little knowledge of the skills and personality characteristics needed for success in information technology careers. These findings may help explain the low participation of women in information technology areas in university and the work force.

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confidence: 99%

Gender Differences in Vancouver Secondary Students

Chan

Stafford

Klawe

et al. 2000

Women, Work and Computerization

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“…The barriers emerging from the survey have been well canvassed in the literature [2], [3]. The message, both within the secondary schools and the community, has not yet been heard.…”

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“…There appears to be no intrinsic reason why women would not choose to study Computer Science [3]. Other authors have identified issues that are important to the recruitment of women into Computer Science courses [2). Social background, local role models, interest, ability level, and recruitment measures aimed at women have been identified as crucial in any attempt to encourage females to study Computer Science [7].…”

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confidence: 99%

Women in Computer Science

Miliszewska

Horwood

2000

Women, Work and Computerization

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Abstract:This paper reports on research conducted at Victoria University in Melbourne.It looks at factors that influence women's entry into Computer Science, their journey through their studies, and issues that engage women on their way to becoming computer scientists. Of particular significance is the finding that women enrolled in Computer Science are successful, and perceive no major barriers to their success. However, despite the fact that Victoria University has created a range of initiatives to encourage participation, the percentage of female enrolments in Computer Science has declined significantly in recent years. Barriers continue to exist to limit the participation of women in Computer Science. The challenge remains to identify the nature of these barriers.

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“…This trend is similar in other European countries and the USA. (Grundy 1996, RichardsonlKavanagh 1997, Rasmussen 1997, Camp 1997). …”

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confidence: 99%