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September 18, 2025International Journal of Current Science Research and ReviewOpen Access

Gender Differences in Career Choices and Aspirations among Girls and Boys: A Case of Selected Secondary Schools in Mongu District of Zambia

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MMMukumbi MondeRKRoy KalindaTKT. Kusanthan

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Overview

Qualitative analysis of career choices reveals gender disparities in aspirations among students in Zambia.

Key Points

  • Male pupils tend to have higher career ambitions than female pupils due to their upbringing and socialization.
  • Parental influence, financial constraints, and peer pressure significantly affect pupils' career choices and aspirations.
  • The study utilized focus group discussions and interviews to gather qualitative data from students and teachers.
  • There is a need for gender-sensitive policies to enhance career support and guidance for both boys and girls.

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Monde et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d462c131b076d99fa61efahttps://doi.org/10.47191/ijcsrr/v8-i9-30
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