When I was growing up, adults would often ask me what my favorite subject was in school, and they almost always looked shocked when I shouted, "Math!" Apparently, little girls were supposed to like playing with dolls and writing in their diaries, not building forts and solving equations! Unfortunately, this is still the opinion of many people out there, including parents, teachers, and even the former president of Harvard.
Well, I'm happy to report to you fellow females that despite the negative culture that has surrounded girls and mathematics for so long, we are making amazing progress. Just check out the articles below to see what I'm talking about!
1. Math Scores Show No Gap for Girls, Study Finds - NYTimes
2. Girls Get Math: It's Culture That's Skewed - LiveScience
3. Study Shows Boys and Girls Equal in Math Ability - U.S. News and World Report
I hope those articles inspire you to get out there and try your hardest, because whether you're a boy or a girl, you're certainly capable!
-WMM
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