| − | '''Gender Gap''' is the real or perceived tendency for [[men]] and [[women]] to have different views on certain political issues, different levels of obtainment in various skill sets, and even different populations in various programs - for example, AP classes. | + | '''Gender Gap''' is the real or perceived tendency that [[men]] and [[women]] have differing views on certain political issues, different levels of obtainment in various skill sets, and even different populations in various programs - for example, AP classes. |
| − | In recent years, women have gained considerably in college. For example, in 1970, merely 42% of all college graduates were women; in 2010, 57% were women. | + | In recent years, women have gained considerably in college. For example, in 1970, merely 42% of college students were women; in 2010, about 60% were women. <ref>http://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=72</ref> While this may show a bias towards women in the admissions process, the change seems reflects more the later median marriage age and women's national shifting of priorities from raising families to obtaining better jobs and careers. |