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Many Chinese-born women scientists and engineers in this study were extremely motivated and goal-driven. The most obvious indication of their competitiveness was the fact that they were constantly looking for opportunities to prepare for and advance their careers. However, the path is a windy and frustrating one. This chapter delineates the reasons for this and proposes some solutions to the problem.
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Gu, D.Y. (2016). Career Paths. In: Chinese Dreams? American Dreams?. Cultural and Historical Perspectives on Science Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-540-1_8
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