Women in environmental sciences: an investigation of increased female participation in environmental education and careers

Date

1989

Authors

Lewis, M.
Schaffer, K.

Editors

Advisors

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Type:

Report

Citation

Statement of Responsibility

Megan Lewis and Kay Schaffer

Conference Name

Abstract

This study investigates student' motivation to pursue careers and courses in environmental sciences with particular reference to the differential experiences of males and females involved in non-traditional training and career areas for females. Although males and females were found to have much in common some important differences emerged in relation to perception of skills and abilities, experience of sexual bias, relationships with educators and the importance of certain role models. These results may have implications for further research, training and education programmes, teach staff/student relationships and the role of on-the-job supervisors.

School/Discipline

Dissertation Note

Provenance

Description

A report of the research project funded by the Womens Research in Employment Initiatives Program

Access Status

Rights

Copyright status unknown

License

Grant ID

Published Version

Call number

Persistent link to this record