"Matilda effect" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named by Margaret W. Rossiter for Matilda J. Gage. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Matilda effect (uncountable)
  1. Ignorance or minimization of women's role in science. Wikipedia link: Margaret W. Rossiter, Matilda Gage Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-Matilda_effect-en-noun-hkG8FTfc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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