A recent study by Muradoglu et al. (2023) examines why certain fields have more diverse representation than others. The researchers introduce the Field-Specific Ability Beliefs (FAB) model, which suggests that diversity gaps in professions can be linked to two key beliefs: the perception that success requires exceptional intellectual ability ("brilliance") and the stereotype that associates such brilliance primarily with White men. This model proposes that fields emphasizing innate intellectual talent over acquired skills are less accessible to women and racial minorities, contributing to underrepresentation in these fields.
