Define the Gender Gap and Discuss the Forces That Cause

question 39

Essay

Define the gender gap and discuss the forces that cause this gap to shrink and expand.Reference Goldin's (1990)research on this topic.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays a vital role in motor control, and is also involved in some cognitive functions such as attention and language.

Dendritic Networks

Complex branching structures of dendrites in neurons that are involved in receiving and integrating synaptic signals.

Gliomas

A type of tumor that occurs in the brain and spinal cord, arising from glial cells.

Meningiomas

A type of brain tumor that arises from the meninges, the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord.