Profs blame 'masculine' ideals for lack of women in STEM:- Recently concluded that "masculine" norms are to blame for the lack of female STEM graduates.
- According to the professors, these masculine norms include “asking good questions,” “capacity for abstract thought and rational thought processes,” “motivation,” “independent” thinking, and a relatively low fear of failure.
Two professors believe that “masculine STEM ideals”—like “asking good questions” and “putting school first”—are to blame for the lack of women in math and science courses..."
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