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When Trying Hard Isn’t Natural: Women’s Belonging with and Motivation for Male-Dominated STEM Fields as a Function of Effort Expenditure Concerns

Recognizing that effort is normal and necessary for success, rather than emphasizing the importance of  “natural talent”, can increase women’s sense of belonging and motivation to continue in male-dominated STEM fields.

Jessi L. Smith, Karyn L. Lewis, Lauren Hawthorne, Sara D. Hodges (2013)
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Effects of an Online Personal Resilience Training Program for Women in STEM Doctoral Programs

An online training program helps women develop the resilience, confidence, and problem-solving skills to persist in their pursuit of PhDs in STEM.

Jennifer M Bekki, Mary Lee Smith, Bianca L Bernstein, Caroline Harrison (2013)
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Computing Whether She Belongs: Stereotypes Undermine Girls’ Interest and Sense of Belonging in Computer Science

A classroom with a non-stereotypical look creates more inclusive signals of who belongs—increasing high school girls’ interest in computer science without deterring boys.

Allison Master, Sapna Cheryan, Andrew N. Meltzoff (2016)
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Using the Qur’an to Empower Arab Women? Theory and Experimental Evidence From Egypt

Egyptian men and women respond more favorably to an argument for women’s political leadership that draws on the Qur’ān than to an argument based on scientific studies.

Tarek Masoud, Amaney Jamal, Elizabeth Nugent (2016)
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Perceptions of Legitimacy: The Sex of the Legal Messenger and Reactions to Sexual Harassment Training

Sexual harassment training has varying effects on men’s perceptions of women’s competence, status, and likability—depending on whether the training is led by a woman or a man.

Justine Tinkler, Skylar Gremillion, Kira Arthurs (2015)
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Overdoing Gender: A Test of the Masculine Overcompensation Thesis

Men whose gender identity was threatened demonstrate stronger masculine preferences (such as belief in male superiority) and dominant attitudes, and men with high testosterone levels showed significantly strong reactions to masculinity threats.

Robb Willer, Christabel Rogalin, Bridget Conlon, Michael T Wojnowicz (2013)
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Wallflowers: Experimental Evidence of an Aversion to Standing Out

While public recognition for altruism inspires some people to donate more, women tend to choose contributions closer to the average, suggesting that they do not want positive or negative attention.

Daniel Jones, Sera Linardi (2014)
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Turning a Shove into a Nudge? A “Labeled Cash Transfer” for Education

“Labeled Cash Transfers” encourage school participation, particularly girls’ re-enrollment in school after dropping out, at a lower cost than traditional Conditional Cash Transfers.

Najy Benhassine, Florencia Devoto, Esther Duflo, Pascaline Dupas, Victor Pouliquen (2015)
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Culture, Institutions, and the Gender Gap in Competitive Inclination: Evidence from the Communist Experiment in China

Cultural differences can impact the gender gap in competitiveness, as evidenced by three ethnic groups with differing gender role expectations in China.

Jane Zhang (2018)
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Compared to men, women view professional advancement as equally attainable, but less desirable

Women have a higher number of life goals than men, though a smaller proportion of these goals involves achieving power at work. Women also find high-level positions just as attainable but much less desirable than men, anticipating more negative outcomes and greater conflict with other life goals.

Francesca Gino, Caroline Ashley Wilmuth, Alison Wood Brooks (2015)
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When Trying Hard Isn’t Natural: Women’s Belonging with and Motivation for Male-Dominated STEM Fields as a Function of Effort Expenditure Concerns

Recognizing that effort is normal and necessary for success, rather than emphasizing the importance of  “natural talent”, can increase women’s sense of belonging and motivation to continue in male-dominated STEM fields.

Jessi L. Smith, Karyn L. Lewis, Lauren Hawthorne, Sara D. Hodges (2013)
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Computing Whether She Belongs: Stereotypes Undermine Girls’ Interest and Sense of Belonging in Computer Science

A classroom with a non-stereotypical look creates more inclusive signals of who belongs—increasing high school girls’ interest in computer science without deterring boys.

Allison Master, Sapna Cheryan, Andrew N. Meltzoff (2016)
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Perceptions of Legitimacy: The Sex of the Legal Messenger and Reactions to Sexual Harassment Training

Sexual harassment training has varying effects on men’s perceptions of women’s competence, status, and likability—depending on whether the training is led by a woman or a man.

Justine Tinkler, Skylar Gremillion, Kira Arthurs (2015)
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Wallflowers: Experimental Evidence of an Aversion to Standing Out

While public recognition for altruism inspires some people to donate more, women tend to choose contributions closer to the average, suggesting that they do not want positive or negative attention.

Daniel Jones, Sera Linardi (2014)
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Culture, Institutions, and the Gender Gap in Competitive Inclination: Evidence from the Communist Experiment in China

Cultural differences can impact the gender gap in competitiveness, as evidenced by three ethnic groups with differing gender role expectations in China.

Jane Zhang (2018)
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Effects of an Online Personal Resilience Training Program for Women in STEM Doctoral Programs

An online training program helps women develop the resilience, confidence, and problem-solving skills to persist in their pursuit of PhDs in STEM.

Jennifer M Bekki, Mary Lee Smith, Bianca L Bernstein, Caroline Harrison (2013)
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Using the Qur’an to Empower Arab Women? Theory and Experimental Evidence From Egypt

Egyptian men and women respond more favorably to an argument for women’s political leadership that draws on the Qur’ān than to an argument based on scientific studies.

Tarek Masoud, Amaney Jamal, Elizabeth Nugent (2016)
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Overdoing Gender: A Test of the Masculine Overcompensation Thesis

Men whose gender identity was threatened demonstrate stronger masculine preferences (such as belief in male superiority) and dominant attitudes, and men with high testosterone levels showed significantly strong reactions to masculinity threats.

Robb Willer, Christabel Rogalin, Bridget Conlon, Michael T Wojnowicz (2013)
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Turning a Shove into a Nudge? A “Labeled Cash Transfer” for Education

“Labeled Cash Transfers” encourage school participation, particularly girls’ re-enrollment in school after dropping out, at a lower cost than traditional Conditional Cash Transfers.

Najy Benhassine, Florencia Devoto, Esther Duflo, Pascaline Dupas, Victor Pouliquen (2015)
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Compared to men, women view professional advancement as equally attainable, but less desirable

Women have a higher number of life goals than men, though a smaller proportion of these goals involves achieving power at work. Women also find high-level positions just as attainable but much less desirable than men, anticipating more negative outcomes and greater conflict with other life goals.

Francesca Gino, Caroline Ashley Wilmuth, Alison Wood Brooks (2015)
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