Interesting editorial from CNN written by his father noting the way his daughter is rewarded for accomplishments at school (“best dressed”) and influence of popular culture (Justin Bieber nightgowns) on ideas of femininity.
Interesting article about a recent student that demonstrates some of what we talked about in class with the “culture of romance” on college campuses, and how it affects girls interest in math and science.
Here are a couple of recent articles about girls and math/science/technology education:
International Day of the Girl: Why Science & Math Programs Matter
Make Britain Count: Are girls really worse at math than boys?
This is the White House outreach program to encourage girls in STEM education discussed in the online lecture.
Here is a news story about a transgendered first-grader and how her parents are suing her school to ensure she is treated fairly.
Here’s a great example of how girls can see a variety of role models (cognitive development) through greater exposure to female athletes. This also demonstrates how institutions (US government/laws) influence gendered norms. With the introduction of Title IX, gendered norms of femininity started to change as more and more girls became athletes.