Discussion: Introduction To Cultural Anthropology
• Read What We Learn From 50 Years of Kids Drawing Scientists and Understanding Why Girls Underperform at Science.
• When you picture a scientist, what does that person look like?
• When you were a child, how did you picture scientists?
• What role does gender stereotyping play in the tendency for girls to grow up to be scientists?
• How does this vary around the world?
• What kind of cultural messages do we send to children by the way different professions are portrayed in the media, books, movies, and television?
• How can we help all children overcome stereotypes that may influence their educational performance?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.