The scully effect / females in science

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alright fellow /sci/entists, how do you feel about the "scully effect"?
do females need role models to go into STEM?
https://seejane.org/research-informs-empowers/the-scully-effect-i-want-to-believe-in-stem/
https://seejane.org/wp-content/uploads/x-files-scully-effect-report-geena-davis-institute.pdf
does this article have a point?
do you look up to dana scully as a scientist or did she motivate you to embark on your academic journey?