observed gender differences in behaviour under uncertainty found in previous studies might partly reflect social learning … rather than inherent gender traits. …

the average female avoids competitive behaviour more than the average male. This suggests that observed gender differences … might reflect social learning rather than inherent gender traits. …

innate preferences are modified by pressure to conform to gender-stereotypes. Single-sex environments are likely to modify … either coed or single sex schools, and more likely than coed girls. Moreover, gender differences in preferences for risk …-taking are sensitive to the gender mix of the experimental group, with girls being more likely to choose risky outcomes when …