Gender Differences among Blacks in Education and Career Orientation

Differential sex socialization coupled with differences in educational & occupational opportunities are examined as the major factors accounting for male-female differences in blacks' career orientations & choices. Questionnaire data are used to assess differences in college major selection among black males & females (N = 668 & 258, respectively) & the extent to which such selection &/or choices can be linked to early sex socialization. It is argued that recognizing & countering traditional sex socialization is a prerequisite to increasing college major & career opportunities for women in mathematics & science. 3 Tables, 1 Figure, 46 References. Modified AA