Survey Reveals STEM Access Gaps Hindering Girls in Single-Sex Schools

A recent survey reveals that over half of girls in single-sex schools feel limited subject choices hinder their pursuit of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

• The survey conducted by I Wish involved 2,335 Transition Year female students in single-sex schools, highlighting barriers to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers.
• Only 5% of respondents reported having access to construction studies, indicating a significant gap in opportunities within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
• The findings suggest that restricted subject offerings in single-sex schools may contribute to lower participation of girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, potentially impacting future workforce diversity.