: Research showing that describing science as an action ("doing science") rather than an identity ("being a scientist") increases persistence in young girls.
The most relevant research paper is Sciencey Girls: Discourses Supporting Working-Class Girls to Identify with Science. This study explores how girls from diverse backgrounds negotiate their identities in science through specific strategies like rendering gender invisible or reframing science as a caring profession. Below are other notable papers and articles on this topic: Science.Girls.rar
: Evaluates the effectiveness of afterschool programs in boosting interest in science careers. : Research showing that describing science as an