Feminism Quote by Ken Bain
““Steele found, for example, that if he could convince women who took difficult mathematics examinations that everyone connected with the test assumed they would perform as well as men, that they did.””
About This Quote
Source Book: What the Best College Teachers Do, Ken Bain, 1997
Women’s performance improves when they believe others expect them to succeed, showing the power of positive expectations.
In simple terms: Belief in ability boosts performance.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate supportive expectations.
Themes
confidence
expectations
gender
education
Mood
encouraging
optimistic
Type
educational
psychological
When to use this quote
- classroom exams
- job interviews
- sports competitions
- public speaking
Key Concepts
self‑fulfilling prophecy
stereotype threat
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create positive expectations for others?
- What barriers might prevent belief in ability?
A Different Perspective
If expectations are negative, they can hinder performance.
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