Discussion
A teacher who consciously takes examples of scientists of all genders in her middle school classroom is trying to
Answer: A
The teacher is trying to break gender stereotypes.
Science is often stereotyped as a male field. By deliberately using examples of scientists of all genders, the teacher shows students that anyone can be a scientist, challenging the stereotype and widening what girls and boys believe they can do.
The practice does the opposite of reinforcing gender discrimination. Gender identity (a person's sense of their own gender) and gender constancy (the understanding that gender does not change) are developmental milestones, not things a teacher builds by choosing role models.
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