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Gender Differences in STEM Education in China

Authors
Hanfei Peng1, *
1School of Foreign Studies, Anhui University, Hefei, 230601, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 1533210855@xzyz.edu.cn
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Hanfei Peng
Available Online 29 December 2022.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-31-2_278How to use a DOI?
Keywords
STEM education; Gender difference; Educational expectations; Social stereotypes; Gender discrimination
Abstract

Gender differences are widespread in STEM education. There are some gender inequalities in the family, school and society. And women are also at a disadvantage in STEM educational expectations, educational opportunities, and future employment environment. Initially, parents’ different educational expectations of their children have affected their children’s choice of STEM courses. What’s more, the distribution of STEM educational resources and the lack of gender awareness of STEM education cause women to lose self-confidence and interest in STEM. Additionally, gender differences as an educational result are also evident in STEM-related jobs. There is some phenomenon such as unequal distribution of educational resources and salaries. Women should be treated fairly in STEM, and the school and government need to establish relevant policies to protect the status and treatment of women in STEM education, reduce social stereotypes and gender discrimination against women as much as possible, so as to cultivate woman’s awareness and confidence in STEM education and encourage women to develop in the direction of STEM.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2022 6th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences (ISEMSS 2022)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
29 December 2022
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978-2-494069-31-2
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-494069-31-2_278How to use a DOI?
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© 2022 The Author(s)
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