The content of the study isn't particularly surprising to me. I'm sure there are a lot of factors contributing to the loss of these skills, from working moms failing to pass them on, to the absence of home economics classes in highschools. I imagine that any reason boys typically don't adopt them (except for the stigma of femininity) now apply to young women, since the playing field has been evened more, and expectations lessened.
I'll be honest though, and say that it's unfortunate, because being able to take care of one's self and habitat is something I expect of anybody.
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