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thinking in terms of practical applications, like what field to study -- within each gender than between the genders.
Are there basic biological differences? Sure. Are they destiny? Rarely. How important is socialization -- "nurture", vs. biology -- "nature"?
I think it's pretty sure that if girls and women are taught to believe that they cannot excel in math and science that will be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Every child should be encouraged to excel in whatever interests he/she develops. Everything should be possible, with hard work and study. Limiting people is just silly, and counter-productive.
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