The Sex-Segregation of Fields of Study: Trends during the College Years.

Jacobs, Jerry A.

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ERIC Number: EJ333245

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Sex-Segregation of Fields of Study: Trends during the College Years.

Jacobs, Jerry A.

Journal of Higher Education, v57 n2 p134-54 Mar-Apr 1986

Analysis of national data on intended majors and degrees received and four major longitudinal studies of freshmen indicates a modest decline in segregation of the sexes in academic specialization during the college years, despite attrition of women from mathematics and science, partially reflecting social trends. (Author/MSE)

Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Seniors, College Students, Enrollment Rate, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Majors (Students), Sex Differences, Social Change, Specialization, Trend Analysis

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