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The theme of individual differences has been prominent throughout this book. However, some researchers argue that individual differences increase during our lives.
What are the trends with respect to the gender ratio for psychology Ph.D. degrees? What is the current gender ratio for the psychology faculty and for psychology majors at your own college or university? Why might the changing gender ratio help the women’s movement??
What are the trends with respect to the gender ratio for psychology Ph.D. degrees?
Data from APA's Center for Workforce Studies in US show that women make up 76 percent of new psychology doctorates (Ph.D. degrees), 74 percent of early career psychologists and 53 percent of the psychology work force.
What is the current gender ratio for the psychology faculty and for psychology majors at your own college or university?
In my college:
Current gender ratio for psychology faculty: 65% females
Current gender ratio for psychology majors: 70% females
Why might the changing gender ratio help the women’s movement?
From the very beginning, when Psychology emerged as a study field, women's participation has been less compared to male psychologists. I firmly believe that the changing gender ratio helps women movement by contributing their role in the development of psychology in a better and balanced way. This will provide equal opportunities to women to contribute towards society wellbeing in terms of their psychological services which is an essence in this complex era & world where majority of depression and other disorders are very common.