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Kids seem to get a message that STEM jobs aren’t compatible with being a primary caregiver. kali9/E+ via Getty Images

Identifying as a ‘STEM person’ makes you more likely to pursue a STEM job – and caregivers may unknowingly shape kids’ self‑identity

STEM jobs – ranging from software engineer to physicist, to plumber – tend to be well paid. And women tend to be underrepresented in these fields. New research suggests one reason starts in kids’ homes.

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