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Gender patterns in educational attainment

Gender differences in educational outcomes A study of the measures taken and the current situation in Europe. Girls usually obtain higher grades and higher pass rates in school leaving examinations Boys pre-dominate among early school leavers and grade repeaters.

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Gender patterns in educational attainment

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  1. Gender differences in educational outcomes A study of the measures taken and the current situation in Europe

  2. Girls usually obtain higher grades and higher pass rates in school leaving examinations Boys pre-dominate among early school leavers and grade repeaters Gender patterns in educational attainment

  3. Early school leavers Percentage of 18-24 year-olds who have lower secondary education at most and are not in further education or training, 2007 Females Males Source: Eurostat (data extracted September 2009)

  4. Boys are more likely to be poor performers in reading, girls in mathematics Gender is one of the factors that affect achievement BUT: Socio-economic status is a much stronger factor Gender patternsin educational attainment

  5. Gender-sensitive career guidance is focused on girls Gender-sensitive career guidance exists No specific career guidance Data not available Source: Eurydice

  6. Still gender-biased choice of study fields:‘feminine’ and ‘masculine’ disciplines Under-representation of women in higher academic positions Gender equality issues in higher education

  7. Gender equality policies or projects in higher education Policies/projects targeting choice of studies the glass ceiling No gender equality policies in higher education Data not available Source: Eurydice

  8. Conclusion • Many individual initiatives in European countries • BUT: lack of overall strategies in many countries • Europe 2020: Gender must be taken into account

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