Occupational Matching into Science and Technology Jobs - Gender-Based Differences

Policy to remedy gender disparities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) occupations in the US have typically focused on educational achievements. However, an analysis of mid-career STEM workers reveals that significant gender-based differences exist in the role that education and other factors play in occupational matching.

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