Not actually bad at math or auto repair? Women fear being stereotyped by male service providers
Monday, February 14, 2011 - 17:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Women prefer female service providers in situations where they might fall prey to stereotypes about their math and science abilities, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research....
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