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Women in ITEC courses and careers

This report provides the first systematic review and analysis of the participation of women in information technolo ... Show more
This report provides the first systematic review and analysis of the participation of women in information technology, electronics and communications (ITEC)-related courses and careers internationally. The research focuses on six countries: the United Kingdom (UK), the United States of America (USA), Canada, Ireland, Taiwan and Spain. It is based on empirical data, available literature and interviews with key players (ITEC experts, employer representatives, and members of industry specific professional bodies) in the six countries. The research provides a comprehensive analysis of the position of women in ITEC-related courses, compares and contrasts patterns in the participation of women in the UK with those in the other countries, and identifies lessons for education and employment policy and practices that could improve the situation for women in the UK. The findings indicate a disparity between the participation and position of men and women in ITEC-related courses and careers in all six countries. In addition, given the relative proportions of men and women in the graduate population and in the workforce, the gender gap is much wider than it should be. Show less

Authors: Millar, Jane; Jagger, Nick

Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education and Skills (DfES) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: North America; Asia; Europe ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Participation; Statistics; Technology ... [+] Show more

Women in ITEC courses and careers