Gender Ratio of Commerce Degree Students at Universities

In summary, the conversation discusses the ratio of male to female students in commerce degree programs at various universities around the world. It also delves into the definition of a commerce degree and how it differs depending on the country and level of education. The conversation ends with the suggestion that more specific information is needed in order to obtain a more accurate answer.
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budala
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what do you think are there more female or male students
in Commerce Degree Programs at any university?
what would be the ratio?
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
sorry, what is a commerce degree?

How can anyone resist guessing! It could mean Business Administration. Or the kind of practical commercial competence you learn in socalled Business School. But in what nation's educational system? The British? Do the Brits say commerce degree for what we say Biz-Ad or MBA degree?

Budala will tell us. for some reason linguistics is the most exciting subject in the world this morning. Budala is a charming handle meaning Idiot or Simpleton. It came from an Arabic root taken over into Turkish, and then passed into Slavic languages like Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian, when the Turkish Empire included Slavic speakers.
Someone who calls himself Budala at a message board could be a modest and humorous person living in a Slavic-speaking region, or else Turkey, or possibly also Tibet (but this is less likely).

Excuse the foolishness. OK Budala, what is a commerce degree, and where do you go to get one?
 
  • #4
Hey Budala!

(You don't have to answer my foolish questions) Seriously now, the male/female student ratio will depend a great deal on what country the school is in ----USA, UK, India, ...etc
and it will depend on what kind of school it is.

In the US, for example, if a business school is at university level, offering an academic-level Bus. Ad. degree it will probably have roughly equal or slightly more male students.
But if it is a high school or junior-college level school, then it will be teaching basic skills like secretary skills and accounting---basically how to qualify as an assistant, clerical staff person. And those jobs traditionally were taken by women (because of traditional stratification) and probably still are. So you might find slightly more female students at such a school. I actually don't know first hand. I'm just guessing.

But you'd have to narrow down your question, I think, in order to get someone to answer who has firsthand experience. Like say what country you mean. Because the education and employment picture varies from one society to the other.
 

What is the current gender ratio of commerce degree students at universities?

The current gender ratio of commerce degree students at universities is approximately 60% male and 40% female. This may vary slightly depending on the specific university and program.

Has the gender ratio of commerce degree students at universities changed over time?

Yes, the gender ratio of commerce degree students at universities has changed over time. In the past, there were significantly more male students in commerce programs, but in recent years, there has been a trend towards more equal representation of male and female students.

Are there any factors that contribute to the gender ratio of commerce degree students at universities?

There are several factors that can contribute to the gender ratio of commerce degree students at universities. These include societal norms and expectations, access to education, and the perception of certain fields being more suitable for one gender over the other.

Are there any differences in the gender ratio of commerce degree students at different universities?

Yes, there can be differences in the gender ratio of commerce degree students at different universities. Factors such as location, culture, and the specific programs offered can impact the gender ratio at each university.

How does the gender ratio of commerce degree students at universities compare to other fields of study?

The gender ratio of commerce degree students at universities is typically more balanced compared to other fields of study such as engineering or computer science, which tend to have a higher percentage of male students. However, there is still room for improvement in achieving full gender equality in all fields of study.

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