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From: sri-unix!maslak@decwrl.dec.com (Valerie Maslak)
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Subject: Re: Countering discrimination your children will face
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Date: 25 Jul 88 20:44:22 GMT
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I very much agree with Lea that being neutral in terms of a
girl's interest in science or lack thereof is not enough.

I worked very hard with my daughters to ensure that 
they developed a positive attitude about mathematics and the
sciences, including getting a computer and working with them on it,
because I was SO aware that they were still exposed to so many
influences in society that continue to deny or diminish
women's interest and capablilities in things technical.

I encouraged both of them to keep up with math and science in high
school...and now, if they make a choice one way or the other,
to concentrate on humanities or technical areas, or, as it looks
like my older is doing, to combine them, I know it's THEIR choice,
made from knowledge and confidence.

Valerie Maslak