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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? The trend has been shared by thousands of women and girls online, but some worry it spreads harmful ideas about women.

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