Why Are There So Few Women in Physics? Reflections on the Experiences of Two Women
Why Are There So Few Women in Physics? Reflections on the Experiences of Two Women
复制标题
为什么物理学领域的女性如此之少?
DOI:
10.1119/1.5145518
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发表时间:
2020
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影响因子:
--
通讯作者:
C. Singh
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文献类型:
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作者:
Danny Doucette;C. Singh
Some of the reasons for the underrepresentation of women in physics are evident in the reflections of two undergraduate women. Leia is a chemistry major who loves college-level physical chemistry and quantum mechanics but does not identify with the discipline of physics, partly because she has a low level of self-efficacy as a physicist and has received very little recognition for her work and learning in physics. Paulette is a physics major who loves physics but feels isolated by the current physics learning environment. She reluctantly dropped honors introductory lab after being snubbed by her male classmates who partnered with one another, leaving her to work alone. Paulette's experiences with condescending male professors activated a stereotype threat about who can succeed in physics that caused her to disengage in class. We also discuss what these women felt has helped them so far and explore their suggestions for what would help women in physics courses as they pursue their quest for a physical science degree.
影响因子:
7.6
作者:
STEELE, CM;ARONSON, J
通讯作者:
ARONSON, J