Track
Global, International and Cultural Issues in IS
Abstract
In contrast to western countries which are experiencing declines in female enrollment in high tech engineering (HTE),Bangladesh has experienced a continuous increase in female enrollment in engineering. In order to better understand thefactors driving the choice of HTE as a major, survey data was collected from 590 male and female students in HTE majors inBangladesh. Hypotheses related to gender differences in the influence of various factors on major choice were examinedusing t-tests. Results revealed that, while several factors had a similar impact for women and men, gender differences in selfefficacyand socio-economic status persist and may represent barriers to women’s participation.
Recommended Citation
Saifuddin, Samina M.; Dyke, Lorraine; and Rasouli, Maria, "FACTORS AFFECTING THE CHOICE OF HIGH TECH ENGINEERING MAJORS FOR UNIVERSITY WOMEN AND MEN IN BANGLADESH" (2011). AMCIS 2011 Proceedings - All Submissions. 403.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2011_submissions/403