Table 2 Survey responses to specific animals, plants, and activities
From: Cultural taboos as a factor in the participation rate of Native Americans in STEM
Animal, plant, or activity | % identifying as taboo | Cumulative discomfort level |
|---|---|---|
Human dissection | 50 | 126 |
Human bodies | 40 | 101 |
Animal dissection | 41 | 94 |
Snakes | 35 | 94 |
Spiders | 23 | 54 |
Lizards | 21 | 53 |
Horses | 17 | 38 |
Frogs/toads | 14 | 34 |
Corn pollen | 14 | 31 |
Plant collection | 15 | 28 |