Why More Women Don't Become Engineers

What is the "Leaky Pipe Syndrome" in relation to women and engineering?

• A plumbing issue commonly found in engineering facilities.

• An analogy describing women's gradual departure from engineering.

• A technique used to encourage women to pursue engineering.

• A metaphor for the challenges women face in mathematics.

What is a factor that contributes to the perception of engineering as difficult?

• The presence of more male engineers than female engineers.

• The belief that women are inherently bad at mathematics.

• The lack of role models in the engineering field.

• The association of engineering with creative pursuits.

Why do women tend to choose careers other than engineering?

• They believe engineering is not financially rewarding.

• They prefer careers that involve working with machines.

• They have limited access to information about engineering.

• They excel in mechanically oriented hobbies.

What percentage of university engineering faculty were women in 1995?

• 5.5%

• 15%

• 25%

• 0.15%

How does the lack of representation of women in engineering textbooks impact them?

• It discourages women from pursuing engineering.

• It makes women more interested in engineering.

• It encourages women to become science high school teachers.

• It promotes the idea that women are better suited for engineering.

What does the text suggest about the social status of engineering in English-speaking countries?

• Engineering is regarded as a prestigious profession.

• Engineering is associated with the working class.

• Engineering is seen as an extension of the sciences.

• Engineering is more popular among men in these countries.

In contrast to English-speaking countries, how is engineering viewed in continental Europe?

• As a field associated with engines and machinery.

• As a field closely aligned with the skilled trades.

• As a field that lacks opportunities for women.

• As a profession with a tradition of higher social status.

What impact do mechanically oriented hobbies have on career choices?

• They discourage boys from pursuing engineering.

• They prepare boys for the academic challenges of engineering.

• They encourage girls to pursue engineering as well.

• They have no impact on career choices.

What is a systemic obstacle that diverts women away from engineering?

• Lack of financial incentives in the field.

• A leftover of female role models in engineering.

• Peer pressure from male classmates.

• Gender stereotyping and cultural influences.

How does the lack of exposure to engineering affect girls?

• It encourages them to explore engineering independently.

• It prevents them from pursuing careers in other fields.

• It disproportionately impacts them due to limited access to information.

• It makes them more interested in mechanically oriented hobbies