MM 3.3 Text Alternative v2

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 intolerant of students of color calling out answers but tolerant of the same behavior from white students. C. Students of color are not expected to enter certain fields so do not need to think deeply.

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 traditionally male-dominated careers.
3. Using curriculum examples where professionals in the career only reflect able-bodied individuals. 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

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