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Girls with scientific aspirations: Negotiating femininity

January 1, 2014 | Media and Technology, Public Programs, Exhibitions, Informal/Formal Connections
This paper explores how science-aspiring girls balance their aspirations and achievement with societal expectations of femininity. In-depth interviews revealed two models that the girls tended to follow, termed feminine scientist or bluestocking scientist, and the precarious nature of both of these identities. Archer et al. suggest ways that practitioners can better support girls in their balancing acts.

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    Resource Type: Research Brief
    Discipline: Education and learning science | General STEM
    Audience: Parents/Caregivers | Elementary School Children (6-10) | Middle School Children (11-13) | Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals
    Environment Type: Media and Technology | Public Programs | Exhibitions | Informal/Formal Connections
    Access and Inclusion: Women and Girls

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