In a lot of ways, growing up with a family who appreciated the discipline sheltered me from any prejudices against the subject.
A black swan event is one that seems rare on the face of it, but upon closer investigation a conclusion can be made it was not rare all along.
Having a supportive nurturing environment in which to pursue my interest in maths meant I was given the opportunity to explore and excel in the subject without being constrained by prejudgment.
This should be the case for all girls and women and students in general. Every child starts school with mathematical potential. We, as a society, need to cultivate this potential because there is no telling how high they will fly as a result.