Gender Bias Experiences in School-Based Agricultural Education

Abstract

Today, women compose 44% of students enrolled in FFA and 50% of leadership positions within FFA are held by women. The increasing number of women in School-Based Agricultural Education (SBAE) will mean these women might encounter gender-based bias. In this study, we interviewed and surveyed women SBAE teachers to explore what form gender bias takes within SBAE. We found women experienced gender bias from students, peers, and from within the agriculture industry. Given these findings, we propose recommendations including trainings and support for students entering the profession and for current teachers, and more research about women agriculture teachers’ experiences in SBAE.