Exploring Career Trajectories of Men in the Early Childhood Education and Car...

Taylor & Francis

Exploring Career Trajectories of Men in the Early Childhood Education and Care WorkforceWhy They Leave and Why They Stay\nAuthor(s): David L. Brody, Kari Emilsen, Tim Rohrmann, Jo Warin\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367499990, 978-0367499990\nSynopsis\nThe role of men in early childhood education and care is crucial for the future of all children growing up in a gender sensitive world. Achieving greater diversity and gender balance in the workforce has proved a challenging goal, despite concerted efforts on the part of individuals, institutions, and governments around the world. Many men remain reluctant to enter the profession, and once they choose this work many leave. This book explores how men in the field make their career decisions to remain in or leave the profession. \n\nTaking a broad international perspective and exploring the role of gender in these career decisions, contributors from around the glo.