Exploring strategies to improve gender equity in a masculinized field of study. (June 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cain, Christopher; Cain, Lisa; Lough, Nancy
• Is Part Of: Journal of hospitality, leisure, sport & tourism education. Volume 26(2019)
• Publication Date: 2020-06
• Subjects: Golf education -- Gender -- Marginalization -- Access -- Persistence; Hospitality industry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Leisure industry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Recreation industry -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; Tourism -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 338.4791071
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jhlste.2019.100230
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-8376

Abstract

Abstract: Female student representation in PGA golf management academic programs has consistently hovered below 5%. The reasons for this low representation are unclear, although the masculine nature of the golf industry has been well documented and may be contributing factor. Through the use of focus groups with faculty directors of PGA golf management academic programs and PGA industry professionals, this study sought to identify barriers and facilitators women face when enrolled in PGA golf management programs. Findings point to changes in policies and practices that could contribute to an improved rate of persistence for women in these unique academic programs.