Societal norms concerning gender roles significantly impact women's access to technology and STEM fields. From a young age, girls are often not encouraged as much as boys to pursue interests in science and math. Toys are gendered, with boys receiving more science-related or building toys, while girls are often given dolls or cooking sets, subtly setting the stage for future career paths. This early typecasting can discourage women from pursuing STEM careers, believing they are not as suited for the field as their male counterparts.
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