The Top Ten Problems That
Girls and Women Face
Self-esteem is tied to being pretty and popular
The "airhead" mystique: Airheads are "hot" and
popular;
"Brains" are boring.
Math stereotype: Girls can't do math;
Boys and Asian-Americans can.
Parent stereotypes - dads are smart; Moms aren't; they just work hard.
Competitiveness is unfeminine; Hide desire to win and give up.
Leadership is unfeminine;
Female leaders are often called "bossy" or "aggressive."
Perfectionism and risk taking
Pressure to not invest in too long of an education.
Mothering metamorphosis;
Can women continue to be "fire eaters" and mothers?
Glass ceilings and sticky floors
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