It is extraordinary that this acknowledgment is conveniently omitted from the report. In this way, the AAUW is quoted when the content is consistent with the desired conclusion and ignored when it is not. This is not an acceptable practice for any government agency. In addition to a practice of selective quotation, the report contradicts itself. For example, in its introduction the report alleges that girls face indirect barriers to equal opportunity in advanced math and science, including a lack of encouragement from parents, teachers, and guidance counselors.
Errors of fact are also evident.
However, this appears to be false. The report makes note of another disturbing finding i.e., that boys are found in somewhat larger numbers in advanced placement calculus. This is accurate. Approximately 7.2 percent of high school males and 6.7 percent of high school females enroll in advanced placement calculus. What the report never explains is why this small gender difference in such a select group of gifted students is a disturbing trend or how it can possibly constitute a civil rights problem.