Sweet Briar's Stereotypes
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Everyone has stereotypes about others. Whether it is about another sex, race, or nationality people still have stereotypes. Right now there is a big focus about the stereotypes that women face. The idea that women are weaker than men and not as smart in science and math follow all women throughout their lives. Sweet Briar is one of two all women colleges that has an engineering program. Sweet Briar is the only all women's college with a mechanical engineering program. Engineering is a male dominated field of study due to the rigorous math and science classes necessary for the degree. Women in this field are commonly looked down upon by their coworkers. My roommate graduated from Sweet Briar’s engineering program and is currently working as