The first time I heard about the Scully Effect where apparently it’s important little girls see scientists on tv so they can grow up and be one was when Eric July was debating an sjw who defended representation in entertainment. I saw someone bring it up today but I never understood this argument. You can be inspired to do something but you still have to put forth the effort. I’ve always loved sci-fi and was interested in space but in my younger years I was too lazy to try to be an astronaut.
I guess this is why every engineer or scientist on tv now is a woman. Just like with hobbies they refuse to accept that certain fields attract more males.
I know engineers from years past said that they were inspired by Scottty on Star Trek but they still had to work for it. I guarantee a lot of other guys liked the idea of engineering but never put forth the effort.
Sorry for the rant but I’m so tired of this logic
It's a factor but not a major factor like the left like to assume/use as a reason to gender swap characters. You can be inspired by a character in a fictional show but without any of the underlying talent, drive and focus that's all it is, inspiration.
I’ve tried to explain that. Like I said with my extreme interest in space being an astronaut or working for NASA would’ve been logical for me but I didn’t put forth the required effort