TEXT ALTERNATIVE FOR MESSAGES IN MICRO-INEQUITIES ACTIVITY
Part 1
In the following table, there are three examples of micro-inequities in Column 1. In Column 2 there are three messages that students receive from these micro-inequities. Match each micro-inequity its corresponding message. The answers are located at the end of this document.
| Micro-inequities | Messages |
|---|---|
| 1. Posing simple factual questions more often to girls, and challenging or multi-part questions more often to boys. | A. Girls are not intellectuals or capable of leadership in STEM careers. |
| 2. Not making opportunities for girls to lead STEM class projects or activities. | B. Boys are unable to control their impulses and this is an acceptable part of their leadership development in class. |
| 3. Being intolerable of girls calling out answers but tolerant of the same behavior from boys. | C. Girls are not expected to enter STEM fields so do not need to think deeply; investment in boys in STEM areas is more critical and valuable. |
Part 2
The following table contains three more examples of micro-inequities in Column 1. In Column 2 there are three messages that students receive from these micro-inequities. Match each micro-inequity its corresponding message. The answers are located at the end of this document.
| Micro-inequities | Messages |
|---|---|
| 1. Giving boys hints for how to solve problems for themselves, but solving girls’ problems for them. | A. Boys can do it; they just need a little help. Girls cannot do it or should not appear to be smart. |
| 2. Praising girls more for the form and appearance of their work, and praising boys more for the content of their work. | B. Girls are suited for certain roles and ill-suited for others, particularly STEM careers. |
| 3. Phrasing teaching examples so that professionals, doctors, lawyers, and scientists are “he” and the weak and irrational are “she.” | C. Girls’ value rests in their external attributes of appearance, not their internal attributes and academic ability. |
Answers for Part 1
- Micro-inequity 1 matches with Message C
- Micro-inequity 2 matches with Message A
- Micro-inequity 3 matches with Message B
Answers for Part 2
- Micro-inequity 1 matches with Message A
- Micro-inequity 2 matches with Message C
- Micro-inequity 3 matches with Message B