I use these figures from the U.S. Department of Labor to demonstrate that
we haven't "solved" the gender equity issue yet.
Percentage of workers who were/are women, 1983 - 1996
Natural and life scientists.
1983, 25.5%
1990, 26.9%
1996, 29.7%
Mathematical and computer scientists.
1983, 30.0%
1990, 36.9%
1996, 30.7%
Engineers.
1983, 5.9%
1990, 8.0%
1996, 8.6%
Hope this helps.
Jo Sanders
On Mon, 17 Nov 1997 IWITTS@aol.com wrote:
> The Institute for Women in Trades, Technology & Science is a new member.
> Please check out the organizational website at www.serve.com/iwitts>
>
> I am searching for some startling statistics on women and nontraditional
> employment that will gain the attention of teachers and help them to see why
> it is important to focus on preparing young women for nontraditional jobs
> through STW.
Jo Sanders
Washington Research Institute
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Seattle, WA 98109
Phone (206) 285-9317
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E-mail <jsanders@halcyon.com>