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| − | '''Gender Gap''' is the real or perceived tendency | + | '''Gender Gap''' is the real or perceived tendency that [[men]] and [[women]] have differing views on certain political issues, different levels of obtainment in various skill sets, and even different populations in various programs - for example, AP classes. |
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| − | In recent years, women have gained considerably in college. For example, in 1970, merely 42% of | + | In recent years, women have gained considerably in college. For example, in 1970, merely 42% of college students were women; in 2010, about 60% were women. <ref>http://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=72</ref> While this may show a bias towards women in the admissions process, the change seems reflects more the later median marriage age and women's national shifting of priorities from raising families to obtaining better jobs and careers. |
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Revision as of 21:30, May 10, 2013
Gender Gap is the real or perceived tendency that men and women have differing views on certain political issues, different levels of obtainment in various skill sets, and even different populations in various programs - for example, AP classes.
In Education
The "Gender gap" is one reason cited for Title IX funding in schools, to provide "access" for female students to sports, sporting venues, and competition.
College
In recent years, women have gained considerably in college. For example, in 1970, merely 42% of college students were women; in 2010, about 60% were women. [1] While this may show a bias towards women in the admissions process, the change seems reflects more the later median marriage age and women's national shifting of priorities from raising families to obtaining better jobs and careers.