GENDER STRATIFICATION IN THE SCIENCE PIPELINE - A COMPARATIVE-ANALYSIS OF 7 COUNTRIES

This study uses a ''science pipeline'' model and cross-national data t o examine women's participation in science education and occupations i n seven countries. Gender stratification in later science education an d in science occupations is found in every country examined. Young wom en's participation in science education decreases with each stage in t he science pipeline, but there is considerable cross-national variatio n in the extent of gender stratification in science. Findings show gre ater gender stratification in science occupations than in science educ ation, suggesting factors other than training help maintain inequality in high-status science occupations.