Women in the Antarctic
The participation of women in the Antarctic experience began late and they still constitute a minority group. A selected history of women's presence in the Antarctic is given, together with their reasons for being there and perceptions of their place in this traditionally male stronghold. A dis...
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| Language: | English |
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University of Canterbury
2002
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10092/14033 |
| Summary: | The participation of women in the Antarctic experience began late and they still constitute a minority group. A selected history of women's presence in the Antarctic is given, together with their reasons for being there and perceptions of their place in this traditionally male stronghold. A discussion of women's contribution follows and a consideration of the issues that may arise from their presence and the challenges they yet face. The participation of women in the Antarctic experience began late and they still constitute a minority group. A selected history of women's presence in the Antarctic is given, together with their reasons for being there and perceptions of their place in this traditionally male stronghold. A discussion of women's contribution follows and a consideration of the issues that may arise from their presence and the challenges they yet face. |
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