Profiling Female Teachers of Agricultural Education at the Secondary Level

Abstract

"The term the 'glass ceiling' first came into use in 1986, when twoWall Street Journalreporters coined the phrase to describe the invisible barrier that blocks women from the top jobs" (Catalyst Report, 1993, pg.1). Research on the advancement of women in the professions points to many of the same glass ceiling phenomena cited in business, but also includes some unique issues. Artificial barriers based on attitudinal bias often prevent qualified women from reaching their potential (Catalyst Report, 1993). The glass ceiling phenomena may also pervade agricultural education. Due to the late entrance of women into this field, there are very few role models for women who aspire to teach agricultural education. The evolution of women in the field of agricultural education is not well documented.