Although college enrollment rates have risen throughout the years, there is a growing gap between the enrollment rates of men and women. More women are now enrolling in colleges than men. This
study conducted by Pew Research Center examines the gender gaps in college enrollment across 4 different ethnicities (Hispanic, black, white, and Asian) and compares data from 1994 and 2012. They found that in 1994, three out of four groups had more men enrolled in college than women. The only outlier was that among young white men and women who were enrolled in college immediately after graduation, young white women (66%) exceeded the men (62%) by 4%. By 2012, women enrolling in college immediately after graduating high school was greater than men across all groups.
I think that this is also an interesting aspect to look into concerning our question. Although it lacks the income levels, it includes gender differences in college enrollment between different ethnicities. It also examines possible reasons for the widening gender gap in college enrollments, with some scholars indicating that barriers to entering the labor market for women have been lower while others point to the higher incidence of disciplinary problems among boys in school as a factor. This study also takes note of the changes in demographics in the public school student population. Compared to 1994, there is an increase in diversity in public schools by 2012.
I think that this is also an interesting aspect to look into concerning our question. Although it lacks the income levels, it includes gender differences in college enrollment between different ethnicities. It also examines possible reasons for the widening gender gap in college enrollments, with some scholars indicating that barriers to entering the labor market for women have been lower while others point to the higher incidence of disciplinary problems among boys in school as a factor. This study also takes note of the changes in demographics in the public school student population. Compared to 1994, there is an increase in diversity in public schools by 2012.
