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Gender Parity in the Teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Stem) in Cameroon

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The paper discusses the gender disparity in education, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). It examines the fact that teachers tend to stereotype mathematics as a male domain resulting in differential treatment of males and females in classrooms. This also results in the development of gender differences in STEM. It presents extracurricular, out of school factors and socio-cultural factors which contribute substantially to poor female enrolment in school thus causing serious gender imbalance in education in Cameroon and other African countries. The paper looks at the goals that lay the foundation for global policy on quality education and gender equity in the new millennium.

Source: International Journal on Integrated Education

DOI: 10.31149/ijie.v7i3.5175

Authors: Nekang, Fabian Nfon, Nfor, Julius Cheny

Institutions: University of Buea, University of Bamenda

Language: English

Topic: Career Development and Diversity

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410314930

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