About this site
This website give evidence-based information about gender equality
issues. The website is maintained by Professor Gijsbert Stoet, a Dutch
psychologist living and working in the United Kingdom and working at
Essex University.
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Information about
For policy makers who want to improve
gender equality (with a focus on gender equality in education).
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The Basic Indicator of Gender Inequality
(BIGI) ranks 134 countries according to their level of gender
inequality. The BIGI is an alternative to other measures of gender
inequality, such as the Global Gender Gap
Index.
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Boys have some specific problems and needs
in education. For example, boys fall behind girl’s achievement from
pre-primary to university education. Boys struggle more, in
particular, with language, and also show more behavioral problems.
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Although girls generally do better than
boys at school, they have specific problems. For example, girls' self-confidence and anxiety often underestimate
their actual achievement. Girls are less likely to choose natural
sciences and technical subjects, which limits their later
opportunities.
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Countries with more gender parity in
income and political representation have a lower percentage of young
women graduating in the natural sciences and technical studies
(STEM). For many people this will come as a surprise. Why does this
happen and what can be done?
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Consultancy
Professor Gijsbert Stoet provides consultancy to educational organisations in regard to gender equality provisions. For example, on topics such as:
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Girls and STEM education
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The boy problem, underperforming boys
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Gender gaps in educational achievement
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International perspectives on gender gaps
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How to create a positive school policy to gender
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Theoretical and practical views on gender equality and equity
Please contact Professor Gijsbert Stoet if your organisation is
interested in a talk, workshop, or panel
discussion.
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Donate
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Contact
For information about this website, please write to Professor Gijsbert
Stoet.
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