alleryHow is mathematics seen in terms of gender?
AAs a gender-neutral subject
BAs a feminine domain
CAs a masculine domain
DAs a subject for girls first
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. As a masculine domain
1. The paper says mathematics tends to be regarded as a masculine domain.
2. Textbooks lack references to women mathematicians and women's lives, and teachers address boys more.
3. So the other claims reverse the evidence.
_Source: NCERT National Focus Group Position Paper on Teaching of Mathematics, 4.5 Other Systemic Problems_
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