Big Bad Voodoo Posted July 5, 2013 #1 Share Posted July 5, 2013 http://io9.com/women-do-better-on-math-tests-when-they-fake-their-name-670082790 "These findings suggest that women's impaired math performance is often due to the threat of confirming a negative stereotype as being true of the self," conclude the researchers. The researchers recommend the use of non-name identification procedures in testing, as well as coping strategies that "allow stigmatised individuals to disconnect their self from a threatening situation," which they say will disarm negative stereotypes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly Posted July 5, 2013 #2 Share Posted July 5, 2013 If you're found out to be one of those women who 'can do the math' it can be a negative experience as well. This might have a bearing on the issue as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Greenman Posted July 5, 2013 #3 Share Posted July 5, 2013 I like a women who can balance the check book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReaperS_ParadoX Posted July 6, 2013 #4 Share Posted July 6, 2013 I never was any good at math, although all my aunts and there kids are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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