Why American Women Accept Climate Change [Junk] Science More Than Men : TreeHugger

Interestingly, McCright also makes the connection between women's acceptance of climate change and commonly held views about how men are more scientifically literature.

McCright says, "Men still claim they have a better understanding of global warming than women, even though women's beliefs align much more closely with the scientific consensus. Here is yet another study finding that women underestimate their scientific knowledge--a troubling pattern that inhibits many young women from pursuing scientific careers."