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‘Too pretty to do math’? Here’s the real reason girls aren’t choosing to study maths

By Bronwyn Reid O'Connor, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Sydney
Ben Zunica, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Sydney

The t-shirt is yellow, 100% cotton and meant for “everyday wear”. Across the front, it declares in italic script, “I’m too pretty to do math”.

While some may see it as a joke, it is sparking widespread criticism from some of Australia’s science leaders.

The shirt, created by Australian label Lioness, has raised…

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