In a recent English study, researchers have found that girls suffer more anxiety around math over boys.  However, the research also indicates that despite the anxiety, girls performance on math does not differ from that of boys.  The research is unclear as to why anxiety is higher in girls, but there is speculation that reasons might be that “math [is a] “male” domain, that girls may be more willing to admit feelings of anxiety or may be more critical of themselves than boys; that boys have greater self confidence; and that past experience with mathematics is responsible, the researchers write.” Here is another reason why girls may not be as motivated to pursue careers in STEM.  Read –>