A Cognitive Interpretation of the Marginality and Underrepresentation of Women in Science.

Bar-Haim, Gabriel; Wilkes, John M.

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Publication Date: 1989

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A Cognitive Interpretation of the Marginality and Underrepresentation of Women in Science.

Bar-Haim, Gabriel; Wilkes, John M.

Journal of Higher Education, v60 n4 p371-87 Jul-Aug 1989

Interaction between cognitive styles, stages of paradigm-disciplinary development, and gender stereotypes could explain underrepresentation of women in science. Because male scientists' cognitive styles were found to be related to career choice, evaluation behavior, research success, and productivity, they are also related to the position of women in science. (Author/MLW)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Cognitive Style, Females, Higher Education, Nontraditional Occupations, Role Conflict, Role Perception, Scientists, Sex Differences, Stereotypes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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