In the United States, by eighth grade, 41 percent of girls are at least "proficient” in writing, while only 20 percent of boys are. (Warren Farrell)

In the United States, by eighth grade, 41 percent of girls are at least "proficient” in writing, while only 20 percent of boys are.

Warren Farrell

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