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What are some of the possible reasons for the disproportionate ratio of female to male participation in adult education and training.

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A look at why there are different numbers (ratios) that are disproportionate in the amount of males and females that further their education and training.

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With society changing so quickly, there are many sociological reasons that I believe are responsible for more women being enrolled in adult higher education courses than men. Historically, in traditional families, men worked while the women stayed home to take care of the family. Since the woman's right movement which lasted from 1848 to 1920, more women have entered into the work field. As a result of more women entering into the work field, I think many realized that ...

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