The Preschool & Elementary Years
By preschool, most children start identifying gender roles. Teachers and parents consciously or unconsciously convey social cues that influence choices of what children play.
By preschool, most children start identifying gender roles. Teachers and parents consciously or unconsciously convey social cues that influence choices of what children play.
As soon as girls start school, they encounter attitudes and expectations about what they 'should' and 'shouldn't' do. This continues throughout their schooling, steering them toward certain career paths and…
Girls may have higher academic achievement levels in many areas, but they also have higher incidents of reported mental health issues than boys.
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This groundbreaking law ushered in an era of enormous progress for girls and women. But more work is needed to achieve its full promise.
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The way teachers view students of color affects their success in schools. Biases and prejudices lead to the fact that many Black girls encounter negative stereotype threats.