Prescott (U. of Central Lancashire) and Bogg (U. of Liverpool) present hard data on the number of women working in science, technology, and engineering within the U.K. and U.S., and identify the barriers to career progression. The authors discuss the importance of self-esteem in career choice, gendered expectations in the workplace, different theories for understanding career development and occupational choice, work-life balance, the perceived characteristics of leaders, and the lack of mentoring and networking opportunities for women. Their approach highlights the interplay of internal and external factors that help perpetuate gendered occupational segregation and how people experiencing the same work conditions can react differently due to personal attributes.
– Book News Inc. Portland, OR
This book provides a refreshing change from previous works on women in science. UK authors Prescott
(Univ. of Central Lancashire) and Bogg (Univ. of Liverpool) explore the various career pathways and associated gendered occupational segregation from an interdisciplinary perspective. [...] Overall, this book is aimed at anyone interested in leveling the playing field and celebrating all that diversity can bring to the workforce.
– L.S. Rigg, Northern Illinois University, Choice Magazine