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Originally Posted by JaneYoung
Hopefully, the show will be innovative in helping girls and women break out of the Barbie mold that is shaped for them and about them.
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Originally Posted by Madison
Is it that engineers can be normal people, too? Is it that it's possible for women to be intelligent and remain desirable?
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Yes, and yes.
A concept like "Nerd Boys" probably wouldn't fly well (although Mythbusters isn't far from that) simply because of the stereotype that boys can be nerds. Or, said another way, the average Joe thinks of males when associating the term "Nerd". (There are plenty of similar examples)
So, having something against the stereotype automatically generates interest. After all, the idea is to get enough viewers, which causes advertisers to want to advertise, which pays the bills. Interest = viewers.
Now, the directors and writers can spin this several ways - pretty blondes can have fun "making science", or "These females are easily as competent and valuable as any male doing the same things". I'd think something more towards the latter, or risk the rightful wrath of viewers.
So the end result is Engineers get more respect for their profession, Women get more respect for their abilities, and Women Engineers/Scientists get more respect and the opportunity to inspire kids who might never have considered STEM as a career.
As for looks: It's TV. Of course one needs to look reasonably attractive. But I agree with KelliV, the producers are looking for diversity, which increases appeal (and viewers and advertising and...)
(That's why I started this thread. I think engineers are cool. Regardless of gender)