Women's participation in scientific and technical fields in Malaysia

Mat Daud, Nuraihan (1999) Women's participation in scientific and technical fields in Malaysia. Intellectual Discourse, 7 (2). pp. 197-214. ISSN 0128-4878 E-ISSN 2289-5639

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Abstract

The scientific and technical fields are generally dominated by men. Women tend to shy away from using technical devices and from trying to understand the principles behind their operation. One of the major reasons for their seemingly lack of interest is the lack of encouragement from their family and society. This paper discusses the steps taken by a country, namely, Malaysia, to encourage its female population to venture into this area. Policies were created by the government for this purpose. Great emphasis is given on education, which is one of the important factors influencing one's choice of vocation. In its process of restructuring the society, the government has effectively increased the involvement of women particularly the Muslims in the professional and technical fields as the vast opportunities are provided for them to pursue their studies in this area. There is a marked increase in the number of female student intake in technical and vocational institutions. There is also an increase in the number of females in related fields such as accountancy, engineering, architecture and medicine. The ratio of male to female involvement has however not changed much when the figures are analysed.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	419/11399
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Women's participation, scientific field, technical field, Malaysia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > HQ1101 Women. Feminism
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of English Language & Literature
Depositing User:	Prof. Nuraihan Mat Daud
Date Deposited:	10 Jul 2017 08:33
Last Modified:	14 Jul 2017 12:04
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/11399

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