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  • Marine Academy Plymouth, Kings Tamerton, Plymouth

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This half day interactive workshop explored current social science research about the negative impact of gender stereotypes on sixth form girls and their career choices. It was aimed at the sixth form girls of the Marine Academy Plymouth (MAP). 

The organisers invited a local celebrity guest speaker, recent MAP alumni and other local young people who are interesting role models, offering a challenge to the often limiting career choices for girls.

MAP (formerly Tamarside Community College) is a mixed all through school located in Kings Tamerton. It is sponsored by the University, Cornwall College and Plymouth City Council. Full sixth form provision only started in 2011 and there is a wide range of academic and vocational opportunities on offer. 

Research shows that girls are significantly less confident about their career prospects than boys, and have very different attitudes to what they seek in a career – attitudes that significantly affect the types of jobs they secure. Sixth form boys are much more confident about their job prospects, while girls are anxious about their ability to land a good job. 

Both genders already perceive the job world as one where men are paid better and face better prospects.

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Biography: Dr Virginia Fisher

Ginny is Associate Professor in HR and Leadership Studies at the University and Associate Head of School (Graduate Studies) at Plymouth Graduate School of Management. She researches and publishes in the area of gender and management, sits on the University equality committee and has provided diversity training and consultancy services to a number of organisations over the last 30 years.

Dr Virginia (Ginny) Fisher, Associate Professor in HR and Leadership Studies and Associate Head of School (Graduate Studies) at Plymouth
Graduate School of Management.
 

Biography: Dr Sue Kinsey

Sue is Associate Professor in HR and Leadership Studies at the University and Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning) at Plymouth Business School. Before joining HE, Sue worked in a range of HR roles, including Equality and Diversity, in financial services. Her research interests include a strong focus on the construction of gendered identities at work.

Sue Kinsey, Associate Professor in HR and Leadership
Studies and Associate Head of School (Teaching and
Learning) at Plymouth Business School
 
 

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