When I was in 7th grade a girl placed first in a statewide math competition. When the principle presented her with the award in front of the student body, she said, "I'm so proud to present this award to a girl." She went on to talk about what an achievement it is for a girl to do well in math. The clear message to all of us was that girls are not expected to do …
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…Jan 31, 1995.pg 8 2.<Tab/>UNESCO Official Website, World Education Report <www.unesco.com> 3.<Tab/>The Washington Post Article released Apr 8, 2004. pg.T.05 4.<Tab/>Christian Science Monitor Article By Nicole Gaouette Released on Mar 20,2001 5.<Tab/>Margaret, Kim, and Howard F. Taylor. Understanding Society, an Introductory Reader. "School Girls" Ed. Peggy Orenstein. (361-65) <Tab/>