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How Gender, Culture, and Economy Influence Field of Study Preferences in Higher Education: Exploring Gender Gaps in STEM, AHSS, and Medicine among International Students
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Abstract International female and male students’ segregation per academic fields of study designates
an important challenge for educational equity, diversity, and gender equality in tertiary education institutions worldwide. This study probes the determinants of study field choice among 984 students from 57... view more
International female and male students’ segregation per academic fields of study designates
an important challenge for educational equity, diversity, and gender equality in tertiary education institutions worldwide. This study probes the determinants of study field choice among 984 students from 57 countries who enrolled at the University of Oradea, Romania, during 2022–2023. By incorporating gender approaches and concepts within broader economic and cultural theories, we utilized the bivariate analysis and multinominal regression models to scrutinize how students’ preferences for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), AHSS (arts, humanities, and social sciences), or medicine are influenced by their gender, and the more general cultural and economic attributes of their home country. Our findings enrich the knowledge and understanding of gendered patterns of academic study field choice, providing a cross-cultural and integrative viewpoint that enables us to set forth recommendations to bridge higher education gender gaps.... view less
Keywords
university level of education; choice of studies; subject of study; gender-specific factors; international comparison; Romania; female student; student; alien; country of origin; socialization; gender relations
Classification
University Education
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Free Keywords
gender equality; gender gap; international students; STEM; AHSS; medicine
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Journal
Sustainability, 15 (2023) 22
ISSN
2071-1050
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed