Gender issues in adult and vocational mathematics education

This paper provides a critical analysis of some of the social and political contexts of mathematics education in the adult and vocational education and training sectors with particular reference to gender issues. It overviews recent policy developments and recent papers on gender equity, then compar...

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Published in:Mathematics education research journal 1997-11, Vol.9 (3), p.292-311
Main Author: FitzSimons, Gail E
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adult Education
Adult vocational education
Coeducation
Competency based training
Continuing education
Curriculum
Educational environment
Equal Education
Females
Feminism
Gender differences
Gender equity
Gender Issues
Higher Education
Introductory Mathematics (Course)
Mathematics
Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics Education
Political Issues
Sex Bias
Sex Discrimination
Social Problems
Transferability
Vocational Education
Vocational education and training
Women and education
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Summary:This paper provides a critical analysis of some of the social and political contexts of mathematics education in the adult and vocational education and training sectors with particular reference to gender issues. It overviews recent policy developments and recent papers on gender equity, then compares and contrasts curricular constraints of this and previous political eras. It argues that vocational education and training in mathematics neither serves the interests of the student nor employers and is far removed from seriously addressing issues of gender equity.
ISSN:1033-2170
2211-050X
DOI:10.1007/BF03217320