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EJ422280 - Mathematical Formalism as a Means of Occupational Closure in Computing--Why "Hard" Computing Tends to Exclude Women.

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ERIC #:	EJ422280
Title:	Mathematical Formalism as a Means of Occupational Closure in Computing--Why "Hard" Computing Tends to Exclude Women.
Authors:	Mahony, Karen; Van Toen, Brett
Descriptors:	Computer Science Education; Computers; Employed Women; Equal Opportunities (Jobs); Foreign Countries; Programing; Sex Bias; Sex Discrimination
Source:	Gender and Education, v2 n3 p319-31 1990
More Info: Help Peer Reviewed:	Yes
Publisher:	N/A
Publication Date:	1990-00-00
Pages:	N/A
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Abstract:	Discusses the increasing exclusion of women from the higher levels of computing. Recommends changes in the content and focus of computer science curricula that might encourage greater participation by women. Describes how this would benefit the computer industry. (DM)
Abstractor:	N/A
Reference Count:	0

Note:	Theme issue with the title "Equal Opportunities in Practice."
Identifiers:	Great Britain
Record Type:	Journal
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ISBN:	N/A
ISSN:	ISSN-0954-0253
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Languages:	English
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