Gender difference
Study: Girls know less about economy than boys
An investigation shows that girls already know less about money than boys at school. The researchers warn of the consequences.
Manage pocket money, understand interest, compare prices: According to a study, there are clear differences between girls and boys in school already at school. A large -scale study by the University of Tübingen with almost 2,000 tenth graders shows: girls cut off worse in economic tests – an average of 13 percent. This corresponds to a deficit of almost three quarters of a school year, as the study manager Lucy Haag said.
On average, the students answered more than eight out of twelve knowledge issues on topics such as inflation or interest calculation, but the students, on the other hand, only less than seven. As the main reasons, the researchers cite lower mathematical skills and less interest in economic issues among the girls.
Expert: counteract knowledge distance early
The consequences can be far -reaching. Those who understand less about money save less often, invest less later and make worse for old age. “The differences are shown at a young age – that’s exactly where we have to take countermeasures,” said study director Taiga Brahm.
“The pupils are 15.5 years old on average and the boys perform significantly better at this age.” The boys are more confident about business and finance and would trust themselves. “If we managed to make girls and boys go out of school with the same state of knowledge and continue to remain an issue with which women also deal with in life, then that would have an impact.”
The researchers therefore propose targeted measures in the classroom: role -playing games, practical projects or working with female role models in school books and in class could motivate girls more and promote their self -confidence.
For the study, students were interviewed and tested at 92 high schools as well as community and secondary schools in Baden-Württemberg who have the field of economy.
dpa
Source: Stern
