1. Debunking Gender Misconceptions

2. Differences Between Boys and Girls Women / GirlsMen / Boys Perform better when working in a group Traditionally nurturing Good listeners Good at following guidelines Perform better when working alone Face trouble following guidelines and listening to others Traditionally influenced to work

3. Cultural Impact on Boys and Girls Old-fashioned influence Women-childbearing Men-bread winners Women are stay-at-home mothers Men get independence to find supply for family

4. Gender Role Development Follow old-fashioned gender roles Use parents as key model Difficulties during high school Pregnancy

5. Common Gender Misconceptions Boys are better appropriate for math and science Boys who take part in arts are homosexual Boys are more competitive in academics and sports

6. Boys are better suited for math and science Use different hemispheres of the brain Girls are inductive students Boys are deductive students Socialization patterns Different learning patterns

7. Gaining Ground SAT scores 20 years of evidence Higher math scores for girls Similar math scores between boys and girls

8. Boys who participate in arts are homosexual Equal opportunities Arts help student become part of a team Involvement Improve participation skills

9. Sexual Orientation Development Earlier age More mature society Students feel more pressure People feel more comfortable with their sexuality

10. Boys are more competitive in academics and sports School programs Coaches Teachers Parents Students

11. Academics Teachers helping students become more competitive Creativity Participation

12. Challenges Impartiality between genders Socialization forms Helping students grow creativity skills Competitiveness Parent and Teacher Association

13. Eliminating Gender Misconceptions Holding students back Making boys feel superior Following the traditional gender roles

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