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Gender and Attitudes to Work and Family Roles: The Views of Young People at the Millennium
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Tinklin, Teresa; Croxford, Linda; Ducklin, Alan; Frame, Barbara – Gender and Education, 2005
The last century, in particular the latter half, saw radical shifts in the roles and expectations of women in society. This article investigates the views of 14- to 16-year-olds in the year 2000 on work and family roles, exploring both their general views on gender roles and their own personal aspirations for the future. In general the young…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Student Attitudes, Secondary School Students, Foreign Countries
The Labour Market of Schooling: Maltese Girls in Education and Economic Planning.
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Darmanin, Mary – Gender and Education, 1992
Examines relationships between schooling, the economy, and employment for Maltese girls and women. Despite their abilities, girls lower their aspirations to match available jobs or do not enter the labor market. Rising educational standards and social awareness have led to Maltese females' reluctance to participate in the work force. (RLC)
Descriptors: Academic Aspiration, Affirmative Action, Economic Factors, Educational Objectives