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The Persistent Fewness of Men Elementary Teachers: Hypotheses from Their Experiences.
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Allan, Jim – 1997
Male teachers constitute only 12 percent of the elementary teaching workforce. This low number persists despite nearly a century of work to increase their numbers. This paper outlines various hypotheses generated from collaborative interviews with 15 Iowa elementary teachers. Section 1 examines the assumed advantage men have in affirmative hiring,…
Descriptors: Collegiality, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)