The Effects of Sex on Careers within Education: Implications for a Plan of Action
Keywords:
career advancement, sex discrimination, educational leadership, promotion, affirmative actionAbstract
A survey was conducted on 2885 secondary teachers throughout Ontario. Information was collected on the following factors: demographic characteristics; family responsibilities; career commitment; formal qualifications; job performance; encouragement received, applications made; and position attained. Multiple regression analyses showed that sex had an independent effect on each factor, including position. That is, women teachers were generally less well qualified, but even when qualifications were equal women were still less likely to be promoted than men. These results demonstrate the need for affirmative action programs to address both the activities of teachers themselves in preparing for positions of responsibility, as well as the development and promotion policies of boards of education.
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