I suspect a more realistic scenario is that it&#x27;s the other girls who do the mocking and rejecting as a reaction to one person&#x27;s interest in computer science.. that&#x27;s the thing.<p>the question then becomes.. why does the little girl care what the other little girls think ? Why isn&#x27;t she more than happy hanging out with the more open and accepting group of computer cherishing boys ?<p>I assume it has to do with social norms, early childhood developmental experiences, not wanting to break certain social guidelines passed down through family values, the anticipation of &quot;dating&quot;..