Science· 2015Q1

Expectations of brilliance underlie gender distributions across academic disciplines

Sarah‐Jane Leslie, Andrei Cimpian, Meredith Meyer, Edward P. Freeland

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Academic fields that emphasize innate talent for success show greater gender imbalance, with women underrepresented where 'brilliance' is prioritized over effort.

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Field: Gender Studies

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