On the biology and politics of cognitive sex differences
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Published:1996-06
Issue:2
Volume:19
Page:267-284
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ISSN:0140-525X
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Container-title:Behavioral and Brain Sciences
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Behav Brain Sci
Abstract
AbstractThe male advantage in certain mathematical domains contributes to the difference in the numbers of males and females that enter math-intensive occupations, which in turn contributes to the sex difference in earnings. Understanding the nature and development of the sex difference in mathematical abilities is accordingly of social as well as scientific concern. A more complete understanding of the biological contributions to these differences can guide research on educational techniques that might someday produce more equal educational outcomes in mathematics and other academic domains.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Behavioral Neuroscience,Physiology,Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
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