Gender differences in verbal ability: Reading and Writing Achievement of American students

What is it about?

Gender differences in verbal ability have been long documented in psychology, but some researchers have claimed that they were declining over time or have been eliminated. To test whether they are still found in modern samples, we examined reading and writing ability in a sample of 3.4 million American students collected over the last three decades. Large and pervasive differences favouring females were found, with implications for educational practices.

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Why is it important?

Reading and writing literacy is an important predictor of occupational and educational success, and more women pursue college and higher education than men. Tackling gender differences in verbal ability is vital for achieving equity in educational outcomes

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