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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education and social inequality: gender and sexuality > gender inequality: college major
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gender inequality: college major  

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  • Although women have surpassed men in earning bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, the fields in which they earn these degrees tend to be different than their male counterparts. Women are more likely to major in social sciences, humanities, and education, while men major in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Gender Inequality: College Major]

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