Why Men Enter the Gendered Profession of Family and Consumer Sciences Education: An Exploratory Case Study
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-akron12252205982021-08-03T05:25:36Z Why Men Enter the Gendered Profession of Family and Consumer Sciences Education: An Exploratory Case Study Werhan, Carol R. Adult Education Education Gender Home Economics Occupational Psychology Secondary Education Teacher Education Teaching Vocational Education Womens Studies family and consumer sciences gender stereotyping home economics non-traditional career men's studies career choice <p>Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) has a rich history dating back to the mid 1800…#8482;s. Under various professional names (i.e. domestic sciences, home economics, human ecology), its evolution has been closely associated with teacher preparation due to historical ties to the education of women. </p><p> Within the framework of the literature on men in non-traditional occupations, this study explores why a man would choose to enter the gendered career field of FCS education and his experiences as a FCS teacher. Using ethnographic techniques from case studies developed from interviews of two men who are licensed family and consumer sciences teachers the following questions guided this study. 1) What personal and society influences played a role in the decision to enter a gendered occupation? 2) What barriers or scaffolding does the school culture provide for men FCS teachers to be successful and remain in the field? 3) How does being a man in a female gendered occupation affect his everyday life? 4) How do men FCS teachers see themselves in the history and future of FCS? </p><p> The results of this study confirm that FCS education is gendered<sup>2 </sup> by its status as a gendered profession by two different standards: 1) predominance of women in teaching; and 2) predominance of women in FCS. Analysis indicates that these two men FCS teachers entered the FCS educational program by chance. They were both greatly influenced by faculty and staff in their teacher preparation programs. Although both men encountered gender bias at various points in their careers, both successfully overcame the barriers. Elements of “doing gender” were seen in both cases, but were more pronounced in the case of the older participant. Systemic gender bias was seen within the teacher education program as well as within professional FCS organizations. Further research is recommended that would validate that teaching is a career which requires specialized training; document the positive impact of the FCS curriculum on individuals, families, and communities; identify barriers that keep men from pursuing a career in FCS education; and inform and motivate current FCS professionals to participate in gender bias self-reflection.</p> 2008-12-17 English text University of Akron / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1225220598 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1225220598 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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