Parental Occupation and the Gender Math Gap: Examining the Social Reproduction of Academic Advantage among Elementary and Middle School Students

Parental Occupation and the Gender Math Gap: Examining the Social Reproduction of Academic Advantage among Elementary and Middle School Students

Math proficiency is considered a critical subject for entry into most science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) occupations. This study examines the relationship between parental occupation and gender differences in students’ math performance, that is, the gender math gap. Using insights fro...

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Main Authors: Monica Bowden, John P. Bartkowski, Xiaohe Xu, Richard Lewis Jr.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Social Sciences
Subjects:
gender
education
school
math gap
standardized test
STEM
occupation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/7/1/6

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