97. In connection with article 9 of the Convention, she wished to explain that the amendment in 1970 of the existing legislation on nationality had not been linked to ratification of the Convention. However, the purpose of the amendment had certainly been to deal with an issue concerning equality. The amendment in question, which had been sponsored by the coalition Government of the time had made it possible for foreign men and women to acquire German nationality on an equal basis upon marriage to a German national. 98. She wished now to turn to implementation of article 10 of the Convention. Guidance counsellors encouraged young women to enrol on non-traditional courses of study. However, publicity campaigns to encourage such choices met with limited success, all the more so in that course selection was determined by a whole variety of factors that could not be influenced by either counselling or publicity campaigns. It had been established that both study and occupational preferences were determined in early childhood. In the Federal Republic grants were not awarded for specific subject areas, but according to other criteria. However, chiefly girls benefited from the relevant legislation. 99. Many girls still opted for typical "women's jobs". Both the Federal Government and the Lander were endeavouring by means of information campaigns throughout the Federal Republic to interest girls more actively in certain kinds of vocational training. Assistance was given to employers who provided training for girls in the areas in question. 100. Between 1977 and 1988 the number of female trainees in occupations held chiefly by men had in fact risen from 13,000 to approximately 62,000. However, women still accounted for only 8.4 per cent of the total number of trainees. 101. There were no figures on illiteracy. In the Federal Republic school 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in the Federal Republic of Germany. It specifically focuses on the issues of nationality, education, and employment, highlighting the efforts made to promote gender equality. The text mentions the amendment to the legislation on nationality, the encouragement of young women to enroll in non-traditional courses of study, and the increase in the number of female trainees in occupations previously dominated by men.

**Category**
Education, Employment