Gender Differences in Undergraduate University Admissions in the United Kingdom.

Mar-Molinero, C.

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ERIC Number: EJ435019

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Publication Date: 1991

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Gender Differences in Undergraduate University Admissions in the United Kingdom.

Mar-Molinero, C.

Educational Studies, v17 n1 p49-63 1991

Analyzes undergraduate admission data from the United Kingdom by sex, subject, and qualification level. Finds that admission into male dominated programs is made easier by a greater number of openings for students than female-dominated programs have. Concludes that female students are disadvantaged by the distribution of openings. (DK)

Descriptors: Admission Criteria, College Admission, Comparative Analysis, Course Selection (Students), Educational Discrimination, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Operations Research, Selective Admission, Sex Bias, Sex Differences, Undergraduate Students

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom

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