Concepedia

Understanding persistent gender gaps in STEM

Joseph R. Cimpian, Taek H. Kim, Zachary T. McDermott

Science · 2020 · 162 citations · 11 references

Concepts

EducationHigher EducationScience EducationGenderStem EducationGender DevelopmentGender DifferencesGender IdentityWomen In Higher EducationWomen In ScienceWomen's EducationGender Differences In AchievementGender Disparities In StemStem Achievement Gaps

Abstract

Does achievement matter differently for men and women?

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