Gender Stereotypes and Career Choices
Implications for Educational Guidance

Emelyn Cereno Wagan (Author)

9781779564306

Hardback, published 31 March 2026

407 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm, 0.666 kg

Gender stereotypes influence career aspirations and educational pathways, often limiting students' potential. This book explores how societal norms shape perceptions of career choices and examines strategies for breaking these barriers through guidance and counseling. Covers gender-sensitive career counseling, the impact of role models, and interventions to promote equitable opportunities, including case studies and actionable recommendations, it is an essential resource for educators, counselors, and policymakers in education and workforce development.

• Chapter 1 Introduction to Gender Stereotypes
• Chapter 2 Theories of Gender Development
• Chapter 3 Gender Stereotypes in Education
• Chapter 4 Gender Stereotypes in the Workplace
• Chapter 5 Media and Gender Stereotypes
• Chapter 6 Intersectionality and Career Choices
• Chapter 7 Gender Stereotypes in Stem
• Chapter 8 Gender Stereotypes in Leadership
• Chapter 9 Socialization of Gender Stereotype
• Chapter 10 Strategies for Overcoming Stereotypes