STEM, Social Mobility and Equality

Avenues for Widening Access

Kate Hoskins, Bernard Barker

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Springer Nature Switzerland AG
27 July 2021

Social mobility; Sociology: family & relationships; Teaching of a specific subject

This book examines the role of the family in intra and inter-generational social movement. The authors take a genealogical approach to researching social mobility, using a university chemistry department as a case study to explore participants’ motives for pursuing a STEM undergraduate degree and the influences that have shaped them. Assessing the roles of genealogy, family and higher education in shaping their aspirations and careers, the authors examine the contributions of these variables to the students aspirations. With a wealth of empirically rich qualitative data, the authors identify areas where work is required to achieve greater equality of access to high performing chemistry departments and enhance career outcomes, which could be applied more widely. This book will appeal to scholars of educational inequalities and widening access, particularly in terms of STEM education.

By: Kate Hoskins, Bernard Barker
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 1st ed. 2020
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 148mm,
Weight: 269g
ISBN: 9783030492182
ISBN 10: 3030492184
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 27 July 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. The contemporary social mobility and equality policy context - framing the problem.- Chapter 3. Making Chemists.- Chapter 4. Equality policies and initiatives at Marsden.- Chapter 5. The limits of Equality Policy.- Chapter 6. Conclusion

Kate Hoskins is Reader in Education at Brunel University, UK. Bernard Barker is Emeritus Professor of Educational Leadership and Management at the University of Leicester, UK and Chair of Governors at Queen Katharine Academy, UK.