
Frontiers in Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9
Published: Aug. 23, 2024
In the past, there was a widely held belief that women lacked aptitude for STEM careers, including engineering. Activities traditionally associated with were perceived as less technical and rigorous than those men. “Masculine” hobbies like woodworking metalworking seen good preparation contrast, feminine sewing, quilting, knitting considered homemaking. However, many crafts require develop mathematical knowledge aptitudes, which are essential success in This paper explores parallels between aptitude. By analyzing information from various sources, books magazines related to these crafts, we demonstrate how activities can aptitudes explain this context of career theory, is fundamental comprehending individuals navigate their professional paths. Childhood, early adult, later experiences, such engaging craft hobby activities, significantly impact skill development carries over into other phases life. According construction actively shape careers through self-regulatory competencies. theory posits adaptability, key competency, enhance job crafting behaviors, ultimately increasing work engagement. understanding engineering community better identify support who may have natural inclination engineering, broadening our perception what looks encouraging diverse backgrounds, greater proportion women, pursue careers.
Language: Английский