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Re: Attracting Females to STEM/FIRST

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Originally Posted by popnbrown View Post
Another interesting thing that I've heard/would like to read more about (probably will if I remember tonight) is biological differences if there are any or whether the majority of the gender differences comes because of societal norms. It seems as though at a young age, toys are also very gender-biased with girls playing a lot of things that are creative (tea/house) and boys playing with things that seem to be more structured and work a certain way.
This section interests me. I've always thought boys' toys inspire creativity (building blocks) while girls' toys are pretty concrete (dolls). Also these toys reinforce a spatial awareness in boys and nurturing in girls.
I'm intrigued that you think the opposite. Creativity in roleplaying rather than creativity in creation.
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