Why Are Most University Students Women? Evidence Based on Academic Performance, Study Habits and Parental Influences

Author: Marc Frenette, Klarka Zeman Publisher: Statistics Canada Publication: Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series Document Date:                  September 2007 Category: Education > Parental Education Related Categories: Education > Academic Performance/Achievement Education > Educational Attainment Education > Educational Expectations Education > Post-secondary Education   This study uses Canadian data to account for the gender gap in university classrooms. The authors point to differences in marks and standardized test scores at age 15, study habits and parental expectations. Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link