Hidden beliefs in science stereotypes - across 34 countries


	Hidden beliefs in science stereotypes - across 34 countries

einbar

6-27-2009 4:13 AM

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einbar says:

The big question then is which came first? Do we have stereotypes because of different performances between men and women, or does the stereotype fuel the gap in performance?

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6-27-2009 11:29 AM

tanyamm

I think it's because men have always been told that women are inferior to men in all ways. Thankfully sensible people now know this is not true.

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