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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education and social inequality: gender and sexuality > gender inequality: mathematics
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gender inequality: mathematics  

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  • Issues surrounding gender and mathematics participation and performance have been of growing interest internationally. During the mid-20th century, there was a considerable amount of research indicating that men and women differ in performance and abilities in mathematics. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Gender Inequality: Mathematics]

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