Gendered occupational differences in science, engineering, and technology careers

Gendered occupational differences in science, engineering, and technology careers /

"This book provides an overview of women in male dominated fields, specifically in science, engineering, and technology, and examines the contributing factors in this concern"--Provided by publisher.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Prescott, Julie, 1975-
Other Authors: Bogg, Jan
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Hershey, PA : Information Science Reference, ©2013.
Subjects:
Women in science.
Women in technology.
Women in engineering.
Women in the professions.
Sex discrimination in employment.
Femmes dans les sciences.
Femmes en technologie.
Femmes en ingénierie.
Femmes dans les professions libérales.
Discrimination sexuelle dans l'emploi.
Table of Contents:
  • Section 1: Gendered occupational segregation : issues, explanations, and persistence
  • Engendered workplace segregation : work is still essentially a male domain
  • Male dominated industries : jobs for the boys
  • The computer games industry : new industry, same old issues
  • Section 2: The individual, career, and culture : the multifaceted interplay of factors
  • Self, career, and gender issues : a complex interplay of internal/external factors
  • Stereotype, attitudes, and identity : gendered expectations and behaviors
  • Career development, occupational choice, and organizational culture : societal expectations, constraints, and embedded practices
  • Section 3: Self, society, and organizations : aspirations and barriers
  • Work life balance issues : the choice, or women's lack of it
  • Progression aspirations and leadership
  • Career promoters : a gender divide
  • Final thoughts and concluding comments.

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