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Girls are less naturally adept at math and science than boys. Girls are emotional thinkers; boys are rational thinkers. This myth is so pervasive that it appears in our popular culture representations of girls.

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When Barbie said "Math class is tough!", 1992

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The bianary of masculine and feminine career paths

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The bianary of masculine and feminine career paths

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How gendered career paths persist and impact fields of study.

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Frontiers | The Gender Gap in STEM Fields: The Impact of the Gender Stereotype of Math and Science on Secondary Students’ Career Aspirations

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Studies have repeatedly reported that math and science are perceived as male domains, and scientists as predominantly male. However, the impact of the gender…

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Girls are less likely to be called on during math lessons, and teachers demonstrate preferential treatment to boys during math. This directly correlates with how women regard their abilities in math.

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The Gender Divide in Math: A Youth Perspective | Betty Lu | TEDxYouth@Jingshan

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Despite outperforming boys in math, the study demonstrates that the belief in boys' innate ability in math directly impacts performance and feelings surrounding math skills.

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Brain scan results demonstrate there is no gender difference in math skills.

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Brain scans don’t lie: The minds of girls and boys are equal in math | CNN

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Several studies have already debunked the myth that boys are innately better at math than girls, and new brain images offer more proof.

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Women are just as inclined towards math as men

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Women are just as inclined towards math as men

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Women now and throughout history have made outstanding mathematical contributions.

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Parents are likelier to engage boys in play that builds spatial skills, such as blocks and sports.

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Interactive language during playtime helps build kids’ spatial skills

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Parents who offer praise or use descriptive words while their children create towers of LEGOs foster the skills needed for success in STEM fields.

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Maryam Mirzakhani, winner of the Fields Medal for outstanding mathematical achievement.

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Fields Medal Winner 2014 Maryam Mirzakhani