investiGaming - Research Findings on Gender and Games

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investiGaming is a publication of the Serious Game Design group in the Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media at Michigan State University, 2007-2009

This gateway is partially supported by grant 0631771 from the National Science Foundation.

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Trends in Educational Equity of Girls and Women

Author: Bae, Y., Choy, S., Geddes, C., Sable, J., and Snyder, T.
Date: 2000
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, U. S. Department of Education, NCES 2000-030
Full Text Link:

http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2000030

Synopsis:

Statistical measures of whether males and females have access to the same educational opportunities.

Keywords:

report, gender equity,

Abstract:
This report responds to a Congressional mandate to assemble a series of indicators that examine the extent to which males and females have access to the same educational opportunities. These 44 indicators looks at how males and females avail themselves equally of these opportunities, perform at the same level, succeed at the same rate, and obtain the same benefits.

Implications for Game Industry:
No Implications have been written for this entry.

Research Highlights:
- Forty-four indicators were identified that measure whether males and females take equal advantage of educational opportunities, perform at the same level, succeed at the same rate, and obtain the same benefits.