Enduring Influence of Stereotypical Computer Science Role Models on Women’s Academic Aspirations

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• Publication year

  2013

• Venue

  Psychology of Women Quarterly

• Publication date

  2013-03-01

• Fields of study

  Computer Science, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1177/0361684312459328
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