Women and young girls don’t do as well as men/boys on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) tests, which impacts their personal goals and entrepreneurial skills.
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Women and young girls don’t do as well as men/boys on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) tests, which impacts their personal goals and entrepreneurial skills.
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This is an example of a reality that, unfortunately, has been reinforced by stereotypes. The fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are traditionally male-dominated, not only in academia but also in other professional settings. Studies show that women and girls in most developed countries don’t typically succeed as well in the STEM fields. As a result, women and girls often feel less confident and more anxious in these fields.5 In many cases, they are also reluctant to pursue related careers.6 Nevertheless, progress has been made and more and more women are pursuing STEM careers nowadays, particularly in the areas of science and technology.7
This is an example of a reality that, unfortunately, has been reinforced by stereotypes. The fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are traditionally male-dominated, not only in academia but also in other professional settings. Studies show that women and girls in most developed countries don’t typically succeed as well in the STEM fields. As a result, women and girls often feel less confident and more anxious in these fields.5 In many cases, they are also reluctant to pursue related careers.6 Nevertheless, progress has been made and more and more women are pursuing STEM careers nowadays, particularly in the areas of science and technology.7
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