Participation of Women in the Design Professions

Abstract

The roles and proportion of women in the design occupations may be important in how these professions function in an increasingly egalitarian society. Findings from a national survey of occupations show that generally, design professions are either predominantly male or predominantly female in composition. Results from a survey at a midwestern university indicate an increase in female enrollment in design related curricula; male dominance in design occupations will continue.

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Thomas H. Jenkins

Thomas H. Jenkins is an associate professor in the departments of Planning and Sociology, The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45221.