How Do We Encourage Gifted Girls to Pursue and Succeed in Science and Engineering?

Despite having the raw ability to pursue careers in science and engineering, gifted girls often shy away from such careers. Here, the authors explore two explanations for this puzzling phenomenon. Specifically, they argue that exposure to (a) negative stereotypes about women’s intellectual abilities...

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Main Authors: Boston, J.S (Author), Cimpian, A. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publications Ltd 2018
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