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Brain differences, anthropological stories, and educational implications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 February 2010

Christy Hammer
Affiliation:
Bureau for Equity, New Hampshire Department of Education, Concord, NH 03301;
R. Valentine Dusek
Affiliation:
Department of Philosophy, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824. chammer@aol.com; valdusek@aol.com

Abstract

Geary's anthropological assumptions are questioned as he uses literature influenced by sociobiology to back the claim that Female humans do not engage in environmental orientation. Yet, female gatherers or migrators do need and use spatial skills. Geary's exploration of gender differences in math skills is speculation that hasharmful, ungrounded, and misleading educational implications and applications, particularly in light of research on the status of gender equity in education.

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Open Peer Commentary
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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