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TopResearch on the effect of teacher avatar appearance on the enforcement of gender and racial stereotypical perceptions among students is important because of the precedent set in similar research in face-to-face environments showing that many physical characteristics are capable of evoking stereotypical perceptions and expectations, including race and gender (Braun, 1976; Brophy, 1983; Brophy & Good, 1974; Dusek, 1985; Finn, 1972; Ferguson, 2003; Auwarter & Aruguete, 2008; Wilkins, Chan & Kaiser, 2011). There is much research that shows the obstacles that racial minorities and women face in teaching. These barriers include but are not limited to social segregation, a slower pace of career development, and less mentors (Aguirre, Hernandez, & Martinez, 1994; Nakanishi, 1993; Olivas, 1988; Stanley, 2006; Stein, 1994; Turner, Gonzalez, & Wood, 2008). Bavashi et al (2010) state: