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American Institutes for Research

Gender Stereotypes About STEM Abilities

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Children as young as age 6 develop gender stereotypes about computer science and engineering, viewing boys as more capable than girls, according to new results from an American Institutes for Research (AIR) study. However, math stereotypes are far less gendered, showing that young children do not view all STEM fields the same.

 

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American Institutes for Research (Dec. 2024)

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