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There are so many things that a girl can excel in when she is not limited in any way. As a parent, I hope to be careful not to perputuate the stereotype that math is difficult or impossible. There is a cute website offering products, I think shirts....that promote this idea. www.girlslikemath.com Any images similar to these can help dismantle this gender stereotype. Thanks for your important work, Danica. Sounds like girls are paying attention!
combatting gender role stereotypes
There are so many things that a girl can excel in when she is not limited in any way. As a parent, I hope to be careful not to perputuate the stereotype that math is difficult or impossible. There is a cute website offering products, I think shirts....that promote this idea. www.girlslikemath.com Any images similar to these can help dismantle this gender stereotype. Thanks for your important work, Danica. Sounds like girls are paying attention!