We also have to take care of our language and correct any stereotypes that they may see on TV or hear playing with others. For example, if they say boys can't have long hair or girls can't climb trees, you might want to counter photo editor those ideas with real examples like dad's friend who has long hair. 2. Encourage interest in science through experiments, books, and games As long as we're able to spark girls' interest in STEM careers, we've already accomplished a critical part. And we can do that from a very young age.
With a box of home experiments, a magnifying glass, let them solve mathematical problems in the supermarket, see the stars with a telescope, etc. There are also very beautiful books with illustrations adapted for children that tell the lives of relevant women in the world of science such as Ada Lovelace, Marie Curie and many others. Reading always fosters curiosity. 3. Offer them examples to follow A study by Gender Bias Without Borders , shows that the representation on the big screens of women scientists is only 12.