The 'Girls are Smarter than Boys' Infographic Has a Clear Message
Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman — April 9, 2012 — Lifestyle
References: engineeringdegree.net & holykaw.alltop
The 'Girls are Smarter than Boys' Infographic proves once and for all that indeed females trump males when it comes to intelligence.
At a young age girls have a slightly higher IQ than boys, take more math and science classes and even get better grades overall. However, as women get older they begin to develop more self-esteem issues which leads to a decrease in their abilities. There confidence only drops more as they go on to college and university so only a small percentage of women end up doing degrees in math or science. In the end, the field of engineering is dominated by men. In a room of 25 engineers, only three would be women.
Women should remember that they're smarter than men and should keep confidence in their abilities.
At a young age girls have a slightly higher IQ than boys, take more math and science classes and even get better grades overall. However, as women get older they begin to develop more self-esteem issues which leads to a decrease in their abilities. There confidence only drops more as they go on to college and university so only a small percentage of women end up doing degrees in math or science. In the end, the field of engineering is dominated by men. In a room of 25 engineers, only three would be women.
Women should remember that they're smarter than men and should keep confidence in their abilities.
Trend Themes
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Gender Equality in Education — Opportunity to address the gender disparity in math and science education to empower girls and encourage their pursuit of STEM fields.
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Promoting Female Confidence — Opportunity to develop programs and initiatives to boost self-esteem and confidence in girls and women to counteract the decline in abilities and aspirations.
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Increasing Women in Engineering — Opportunity to create inclusive environments, mentorship programs, and support networks to attract and retain more women in the field of engineering.
Industry Implications
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Education — Opportunity for educational institutions and organizations to revise curriculum, teaching methodologies, and career guidance to promote gender equality in math and science education.
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Personal Development — Opportunity for personal development industry to create tools, workshops, and resources that focus on building confidence and self-esteem in girls and women.
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Engineering — Opportunity for engineering companies and organizations to implement diversity and inclusion strategies, mentorship programs, and networking initiatives to increase female representation in the field.
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