In Italy, there is a considerable high prevalence of male students in scientific and technological faculties. In Italy, female students make up around 37 percent of all students in such faculties. According to a recent survey conducted among young Italians, the lack of female models in the scientific world represent one of the main reasons why men are still the majority in these faculties. In addition, these faculties qualify for jobs in which men are treated and respected more than women, according to the second largest group of respondents.
Why do you think male students are the majority in scientific and technological faculties at universities in Italy?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
There is a lack of female models in the scientific field to identify with
42%
These faculties qualify for jobs in which males are treated and respected more than females
36.1%
Models shown by movies, TV programs, adds, and social media
26.37%
Inspirations, choices, and roles are decided in an early age
21.63%
Tendency to follow the choices of the own friends' group
18.25%
Males are better in these subjects
5.9%
These faculties qualify for jobs which are more for males
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Terre des Hommes. (February 28, 2021). Why do you think male students are the majority in scientific and technological faculties at universities in Italy? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1244377/young-people-opinions-on-male-majorities-in-scientific-faculties-in-italy/
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Terre des Hommes. (2021). Why do you think male students are the majority in scientific and technological faculties at universities in Italy?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1244377/young-people-opinions-on-male-majorities-in-scientific-faculties-in-italy/
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Terre des Hommes, Why do you think male students are the majority in scientific and technological faculties at universities in Italy? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1244377/young-people-opinions-on-male-majorities-in-scientific-faculties-in-italy/ (last visited July 22, 2024)
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