Gender Roles and Careers: Perceptions of Youth

Authors

  • Naina Lalchandani The American School of Dubai
  • Manoj Pardasani Adelphi University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v11i3.2671

Keywords:

Youth, gender, family, careers, expectations, norms

Abstract

The world is rapidly changing with respect to role expectations and gender norms.  More women, than ever before, are seeking higher education and careers in fields traditionally dominated by men.  Among 25- to 34-year-olds, women are more likely to have a tertiary degree than men in all 38 countries that are members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (Wolfers, 2021).  This study explored the perceptions of youth (ages 14-19) with respect to gendered roles and career aspirations.  Approximately 100 students from an international high school, reached through social media and snowball sampling, responded to an online survey.  Responses demonstrated a move on egalitarian approach to expectations of men and women regarding family and work responsibilities.

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Author Biography

Manoj Pardasani, Adelphi University

Manoj Pardasani, PhD, LCSW, ACSW Dean & Professor  Adelphi University

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Published

08-31-2022

How to Cite

Lalchandani, N., & Pardasani, M. (2022). Gender Roles and Careers: Perceptions of Youth. Journal of Student Research, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v11i3.2671

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