Educational inequalities are one of the most critical issues facing contemporary societies.
While there is a substantial body of quantitative literature tracking inequalities in education …

Gender gaps in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) participation
are larger in societies where women have greater freedom of choice. We provide a cultural …

“There must be a stream of new scientific knowledge to turn the wheels of private and public
enterprise. There must be plenty of men and women trained in science and technology for …

In this study, the authors surveyed undergraduate students at a large northeastern business
school concerning influences on their choices of major. The authors examined factors such …

Choosing a college major represents a major life decision--a decision that research has
shown to be the most frequently identified life regret for Americans. The focus of this study is …

With recent attention to improving scientific workforce development and student
achievement, there has been a rise in effort to understand and encourage student …

The continuing losses in Information Systems (IS) enrollments over the last few years have
generated a widespread concern in the IS community. Despite many speculations about …

This study explores the effects of" parent? s profession,"" mass media" and" personal choice"
on students? career selection. The data was collected through online survey method by …

Parents play an important part in adolescents' life and significantly contribute to youngsters'
academic success. However, parents' and students' perceptions regarding parental …

Enduring disparities in choice of college major constitute one of the most significant forms of
gender inequality among undergraduate students. The existing literature generally equates …