The stereotype that girls lack talent: A worldwide investigation

Abstract

Recent research has shown that there exist gender stereotypes that portray men as more brilliant or inherently talented than women. We provide a large-scale multinational investigation of these stereotypes and their relationship with other gender gaps. Using a survey question asked to more than 500,000 students in 72 countries, we build a measure of the stereotypes associating talent with men and show that they are present in almost all studied countries. These stereotypes are stronger among high-achieving students and in more developed or more gender-egalitarian countries. Similar patterns are observed for gender gaps in competitiveness, self-confidence, and willingness to work in an ICT (Information and Communication Technology)–related occupation. Statistical analysis suggests that these three latter gender gaps could be related to stereotypes associating talent with men. We conclude that these stereotypes should be more systematically considered as a possible explanation for the glass ceiling.

Brechas de Género en la iniciación a la Programación Informática en Educación Secundaria en España

“…Adicionalmente a la falta de autoeficacia, las adolescentes que sufren las consecuencias de los estereotipos negativos de género respecto a la programación informática presentan menores niveles de autoeficacia y confianza que los hombres, hecho que empieza en la niñez y aumenta en la adolescencia (Robnett, 2015). Otros estereotipos de género atribuyen mayor talento a los hombres que a las mujeres, (Napp 2022).…”

Enhancing the Detection of Misogynistic Content in Social Media by Transferring Knowledge From Song Phrases

“…Misogyny is a serious social problem manifested through cultural beliefs that consider women as inferior beings [1], [2], violating the principle of gender equality, a fundamental and inalienable human right [3]. In general, it has been associated with attitudes biased against women, such as male privilege, gender discrimination, sexual objectification, verbal aggressiveness, and physical violence [2].…”

“…Although the use of words may differ in social media and music, we argue that misogyny in both is closely related because it derives from sociocultural attitudes that might include biases against women. For example, sexual content and derogatory words (e.g., s**t and b**ch) 1 often have negative connotations for women in both domains.…”

Representation of women as editors in andrology journals

“…Lack of role models and recognition, family responsibilities, and inherent biases all have an impact on women's academic development 8 . The higher the academic status, the lower the number of women, which is called “glass ceiling” 9 . Additionally, previous studies have showed that women tend to have lower rates of publication, especially in senior author positions 10 .…”

“…8 The higher the academic status, the lower the number of women, which is called "glass ceiling". 9 Additionally, previous studies have showed that women tend to have lower rates of publication, especially in senior author positions. 10 Undeniably, this phenomenon is negative to the improvement of gender imbalance in higher academic positions, arousing concerns about prejudice and obstacles women may encounter in the publishing process.…”