Women Too in Science and Technology in Africa: A Resource Book for Counselling Girls and Young Women.
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| Title: | Women Too in Science and Technology in Africa: A Resource Book for Counselling Girls and Young Women. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Harding, Jan, Apea, Emmanuel, Commonwealth Secretariat, London (England). |
| Availability: | Education Programme, Human Resource Development Group, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX, England, United Kingdom. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 142 |
| Publication Date: | 1990 |
| Intended Audience: | Practitioners |
| Document Type: | Reports - Descriptive Guides - Non-Classroom |
| Descriptors: | Developing Nations, Employed Women, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Females, Foreign Countries, Professional Occupations, Science Careers, Science Education, Scientists, Sex Bias, Sex Discrimination, Technical Education, Technical Occupations, Technology |
| Geographic Terms: | Africa |
| Abstract: | This resource book profiles over 40 African female scientists and technologists. The women are presented as role models for young women to help challenge the gender biases that prevent girls and women from entering scientific fields. The profiles of the women employed in scientific and technological fields include photographs and excerpts from interviews. The book also presents current data on the number of women in scientific and technological fields, suggestions for raising those numbers, and a review of career opportunities in science and technology. A list of references and three appendices also are included: (1) Women in education, training and employment: selected African countries; (2) Entry requirements for professional training and education; and (3) Sources of information. (DB) |
| Entry Date: | 1993 |
| Accession Number: | ED349195 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This resource book profiles over 40 African female scientists and technologists. The women are presented as role models for young women to help challenge the gender biases that prevent girls and women from entering scientific fields. The profiles of the women employed in scientific and technological fields include photographs and excerpts from interviews. The book also presents current data on the number of women in scientific and technological fields, suggestions for raising those numbers, and a review of career opportunities in science and technology. A list of references and three appendices also are included: (1) Women in education, training and employment: selected African countries; (2) Entry requirements for professional training and education; and (3) Sources of information. (DB) |
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