The Gender Gap in ECE
The gender gap is evident through opportunity differences, barriers and discrimination between these.
What are sexes/genders
The College of Early Childhood Educators reports that this is the percentage of men currently in the ECE field.
What is 1.4%
This entity states that the reasons for a lack of men in the childcare profession is related to low wages and stereotypical gender norms.
What is the Equal Opportunities Commission
Having a balance of male and female educators in early learning environment allows children to be exposed to men as these types of figures.
What are positive male role models
Having men and women working in collaboration in the ECE field promotes an overall sense of well-being and belonging in an early learning environment by challenging these.
What are traditional gender stereotypes.