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#Girlmath trend divides the internet

Pink and sparkly: The "just a girl" hashtag, complete with sad hamster imagery, often accompanies female stereotypes such as the colour pink and bows and glitter — alongside poor maths skills.

Is “just a girl” harmless fun? Although popular with female content creators, critics worry the meme repeats outdated stereotypes about women.

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