&gt; Yet, somehow more boys are sufficiently interested that they find their interest more important than the negative feedback.<p>In these scenarios, boys find groups that are supportive. In their case the video game playing, computer oriented, math&#x2F;physics&#x2F;etc. &quot;nerds&quot; are one such social group.<p>The entire point of the article is that those <i>same groups</i> are not supportive for women and girls.<p>It has nothing to do with them being so strong and manly that they can stand up to the bullies and pursue computer science anyway! It&#x27;s that they find a safe haven in those social groups where they are not bullied and are inclusive.