Do geek stereotypes keep women out of computer science?

The media is full of geek stereotypes, everywhere from Big Bang Theory to episodes of CSI and NCIS. These images of geeks as antisocial, immature dorks may seem harmless ? but a new study suggests these media images help keep women out of computer science.

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Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/DiacayH3wcg/do-geek-stereotypes-keep-women-out-of-computer-science-601879247

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