Gender in the Australian higher education system

Abstract

States that the situation of women in higher education in Australia is remarkably better than in other Western countries such as the USA. Gives a statistical overview from enrolment figures up to the proportion of women in vice chancellor positions in Australian universities. Emphasizes the State research policy and the efforts of universities which has led to these results. Outlines some of the practices employed.

Citation

Ramsay, E. (2001), "Gender in the Australian higher education system", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 21 No. 1/2, pp. 105-117. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330110789628