Using data analyzed from PISA assessments (Programme for International Student
Assessment), Stoet et al. found that on average across 97% of countries:
- boys intraindividual strength in science was greater than girls'
- girls intraindividual strength in reading was greater than boys'
- boys intraindividual strength in mathematics was greater than girls'

Gender Differences in Academic Strengths

Consitent sex differences in intraindividual academic strength in science and reading. 

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- General preferences
- Life values
- Personal views/beliefs
- Differences in academic strengths
- Differences in attitude

Proximal Factors that Influence Gender Gap in STEM  Education

Stoet, G., & Geary, D. C. (2018). The gender-equality paradox in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Psychological science, 29(4), 581-593.

The gender-equality paradox in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education

Differences in Preferences & STEM Gender Gap

There are sex differences in attitudes toward science which include:
- Science self-efficacy
- Broad interest
- Enjoyment 

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