Women are apparently almost caught up in the math & science fields!
"...researchers at the University of Wisconsin who reviewed a variety of studies concluded that the achievement gap between boys and girls in mathematics performance had narrowed to the vanishing point. 'U.S. girls have now reached parity with boys, even in high school and even for measures requiring complex problem solving,' the Wisconsin researchers said.
Differences between girls’ and boys’ performance in the 10 states were 'close to zero in all grades,' they said, even in high schools where gaps had existed earlier. In the national assessment, they said, differences between girls’ and boys’ performance were 'trivial.' "
and....
"In recent years 'men and women faculty in science, engineering and mathematics have enjoyed comparable opportunities,' said the report, issued Tuesday. It found that women who applied for university jobs and,
once they had them, for promotion and tenure were at least as likely to succeed as men.' "
NY TIMES
I never doubted our abilities as mathematicians & scientists!
Thank God my entire family always told me I could do whatever I wanted when I grew up (hell my dad suggested I become an elite military sniper haha) & never disparaged me for being a smart girl- I've wanted to be a scientist since I was 8 years old and reading my Ranger Rick magazine.
I was lucky enough to go to a university with a ton of female professors & scientists for role models. It's weird to later find out how often many of them suffered through a lot of sexism when they were in high school & college...I hope by the time my little cousin goes to college, there's complete equality in these fields >: )
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