Occupations that are dominated by men generally pay better than female-dominated ones, even when they require the same level of skill and/or education.
Teachers and parents often underestimate girls’ math abilities. These lower expectations and biases are estimated to contribute the gender achievement gap in math.
Among Black students in higher education, women earn 64.1% of bachelor’s degrees, 71.5% of master’s degrees, more than 65.9% of doctoral, medical, and dental degrees.
Women hold nearly two-thirds of the outstanding student debt in the United States — close to $929 billion.
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Women remain disproportionally represented in low-wage jobs, while men dominate the highest-paying fields.
When it comes to 'innate' abilities, there's no evidence whatsoever to support the notion that boys are better at math and science. Yet these limiting stereotypes persist.
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…
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