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March 31, 2015
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Mathematical/technical occupations: Less male-dominated in poorer, more gender-traditional societies
Mathematical and technical occupations and degree programs are considerably more male-dominated in rich, reputably gender-egalitarian societies like the U.S., than they are in poorer, more gender-traditional ones. Shown here is a classroom in the Plains View School in Nairobi, Kenya.
Credit: GlobalPartnership for Education /Mediabase, CC by-NC-ND 2.0
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