PSYC12H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Stereotype Threat, Threatin
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In 21st century lots of diversity in schools and workforce. Most countries embrace idea of basic human rights and egalitarian principles of equal opportunity extended to each and every member of that society. France, christian/muslim gaps in netherlands, ashkenazi/sephardic gaps in. Israel: also a gender gap in math and science achievement and engagement. Narrow gender gap in standard measures gap is large on sat. Gap hasn"t disappeared even though women are better students overall. Women underrepresented in science, engineering and mathematics but equal in medicine, business and law. Most explanations are either nature or nurture: genetic explanations, culture and socialization. Explanations share presumption that a majority of our population due to their race, gender, ethnic background lack potential to achieve academic and career success. Share assumption that the evidence used is standardized tests of intelligence and that that is a valid, indicator of a person"s true ability. Race differences still exist even if you control for socioeconomic status.
