By age 6, gender stereotypes can affect girls' choices

By age 6, gender stereotypes can affect girls' choices 01/26/2017 02:05 PM EST Women account for more than half the U.S. population, but only 30 percent of those employed as scientists and engineers in the country. Researchers are investigating several possible factors that contribute to this disparity -- including the societal stereotype that associates intellectual talent more closely with men than women, according to a ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=190924&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News and Discoveries item. Save   Follow NSF:    Save This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111