Futurity (Rochester, N.Y., Dec. 11) – National statistics show that the intellectual achievements of girls and women in the U.S. have matched, if not surpassed, those of boys and men. Given that, we might assume women and men to receive the same treatment as intellectual equals – and to receive the same opportunities to pursue intellectually challenging work. However, in a series of three experiments, researchers from the U. of I. and New York University found evidence of consistent bias against women and girls in contexts that emphasize intellectual ability.
