Tennessee 4-H enrollment trends among males and females in nine selected projects, 1969-1981

The primary objective of this study was to develop an overview of the trends of male and female enrollment in nine selected 4-H projects in Tennessee from 1969 through 1981. The nine project areas of study were: (1) dairy, (2) corn, (3) home grounds, (4) electric, (5) tractor, (6) clothing, (7) home improvement, (8) public speaking, and (9) bread.

Data for this study were obtained from the Tennessee Annual 4-H Youth Enrollment Reports from 1969 through 1981. Data from the reports were organized in tables and figures.

The major findings of the study were as follows:

The number of males enrolled from 1969 through 1981 decreased in the dairy, corn, home grounds, electric, tractor, and home improvement projects.

Increases in the number of males enrolled from 1969 through 1981 were reported in the clothing, public speaking, and bread projects.

Enrollment of females from 1969 through 1981 decreased in the dairy, corn, home grounds, electric, clothing, home improvement, and bread projects.

The number of females enrolled from 1969 through 1981 increased in the tractor and public speaking projects.

Implications and recommendations for further study were included.