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Verizon Ad Encourages Parents, Friends to “Inspire Her Mind” [VIDEO]

According to the National Science Foundation, 66 percent of 4th grade girls say they like science and math, yet only 18 percent of those who major in engineering are female.

Verizon has produced an ad showing how social “norms” and seemingly innocuous phrases might turn young girls away from pursuing the STEM subjects and careers.

[via KTAR]

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