This meta-analysis studied the development of ability stereotypes that could limit girls' and
women's participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields …

Gender stereotypes are at the core of gender inequality, and understanding their
manifestations in childhood is crucial. However, studying these stereotypes presents diverse …

Introduction The underrepresentation of women in academia is often explained by the
presence of gender stereotypes and the perception that women fit the role of an academic to …

Gender stereotypes about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are salient
for children and adolescents and contribute to achievement-related disparities and …

Despite efforts to the contrary, the enrolment patterns of Australian students continue to
demonstrate gender imbalances across different courses. Efforts to encourage more young …

Girls and women face persistent negative stereotyping within STEM (science, technology,
engineering, mathematics). This field intervention was designed to improve boys' …

Given the increasing shortage of STEM professionals and decreasing enrolment numbers in
STEM degrees, higher education institutions have been seeking ways to attract more …

The gender disparity in STEM fields emerges early in development. This research examined
children's explanations for this gap and investigated two approaches to enhance children's …

The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are rife with
inequalities and under‐representation that have their roots in childhood. While researchers …

Introduction Factors such as low self-concept and anxiety have been shown to negatively
impact mathematical achievement and spatial skills, as well as enjoyment of math-related …