They point out that the differences which many modern studies set out to understand are quite small, and often subtle, in the first place. Joan Bertin, co-director of Columbia University's Program on Gender, Science and Law, was also called by an ABC staffer who had no interest in material that didn't fit in with Stossel's preconceived thesis. By not including a range of scientists in his reporting, Stossel ignored a wealth of research that suggests that provides non-biological explanations for differences between men and women. Entire disciplines, including educational psychology and cognitive science, were snubbed. Hence, sex differences seem most pronounced among children, but diminish over time.
Most girls just stand there and cry for help.
If the video didn't show what Stossel wanted it to, it could be reinterpreted. Perhaps the report's biggest omission of all was Stossel's own bias. As in Stossel's other recent reports, Boys and Girls presents protection of corporations as consumer protection. Boys do better on these tests, especially in math, so lawyers from the ACLU say there have to be changes. Maybe you're not as good in math.