Define stereotype threat and provide an example of it that is different from the examples provided in the text. How might it explain women's comparatively low participation in technological fields?
What will be an ideal response?
The possibility that one's appearance or behavior will be misused to confirm another
person's oversimplified, prejudiced attitude is referred to as stereotype threat.
Examples will vary. Answers will vary, but may include the following: (1) Women
might not get involved in technological fields because they are afraid that they will do poorly and their performance will be evidence in support of the stereotype that
women are not technologically savvy. (2) Women may come to believe the
stereotype. (3) Women may tell themselves that technological abilities are
unimportant and thus devalue these skills.
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