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Benefits of single sex intergenerational groups

Corumination (same age sharing, but they benefit from cross generational sharing)

Prophetic about the marketplace being created for gender roles because of society not addressing them.

Masculine and feminine as independent variables and different from male and female.

Celebrate differences and be who you are. (No drugs, surgeries or thought policing required)

Ignoring sex-based differences can exacerbate gender stereotypes.

Single sex format can broaden horizons for both sexes. Removes group contrast effects.

Girls more likely to be/stay in sports for personal development and knowledge sharing

Boys athletics: tendency for personal superiority over others as a driver

Sharing knowledge as a means of engagement.

what drives most girls:
Developing personal capacity rather than showing off

For most girls, particularly after puberty, girls are more likely to exercise when given a single-sex option.

Effect of mixed-sex sports on girls’ performance

Even high-skill girls against low-skill boys hd girls performing worse.

Phenomenon:!Group contrast effects.