Girls frequently choose educational pathways that lead to lower-paid jobs and less prestigious careers, despite performing as well as boys at school. Almost everywhere in developed countries, girls and boys have equal access to education and appear equally free to choose their field of study. Nevertheless, educational choices are highly gendered, and the reasons behind … Continue reading
Education and Employers, today launched a landmark report, Drawing the Future, which revealed that the difference between children’s career aspirations from age seven to 17 are marginal, and too often based on gender stereotypes, socio-economic backgrounds and by TV, film and radio. The report also shows that some sectors vital for economic health look set … Continue reading