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STEM, Social Mobility and Equality: Avenues for Widening Access

By Bernard Barker , Kate Hoskins

Book information

Publisher
Springer International Publishing;Palgrave Pivot
Year
2020
ISBN
9783030492151, 9783030492168
DOI
10.1007/978-3-030-49216-8
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2863920 bytes)
Edition
1st ed.
Pages
XIV, 184\192
Time added
2021-01-06 05:41:07
Education; Sociology of Education; Science EducatiYouth and Aging

Description

This book examines the role of the family in intra and inter-generational social movement. The authors take a genealogical approach to researching social mobility, using a university chemistry department as a case study to explore participants’ motives for pursuing a STEM undergraduate degree and the influences that have shaped them. Assessing the roles of genealogy, family and higher education in shaping their aspirations and careers, the authors examine the contributions of these variables to the students aspirations. With a wealth of empirically rich qualitative data, the authors identify areas where work is required to achieve greater equality of access to high performing chemistry departments and enhance career outcomes, which could be applied more widely. This book will appeal to scholars of educational inequalities and widening access, particularly in terms of STEM education.

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