MM 2.3 Bias Manifested in STEM & CTE Careers v2
Negative micromessages can result from different types of biases related to race, ability, religion, age, gender, sexual identity, and more. In this module we pay specific attention to bias manifested in STEM and CTE careers.
Try the following “Startling Statements” activity to understand why the focus on these careers is critical and necessary. It is expected that you may not know the answers to these questions; make your best guesses and think about whether you are surprised by the answers.
The statistics in this activity were obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor or the U.S. Department of Education.