Tech Stereotypes Discourage Girls from Computing and Engineering as Early as Age 6
Briefly

In 2021, men made up 75 percent of employed computer scientists and 84 percent of employed engineers in the U.S., highlighting the critical lack of gender diversity.
Women generally express more ethical and privacy-related concerns about AI, prioritizing safety and accountability, making their participation in tech crucial.
By age six, children perceive girls as worse than boys at computer science, indicating that gender stereotypes significantly hinder women's representation in tech.
Math stereotypes are less gendered compared to those in engineering and computer science, suggesting that targeted interventions can increase female participation in STEM.
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