So we now have a president who believes in Science! Thank Jesus! But does this also mean that we are going to start having more appreciation and respect for female scientists? In an article in the NYT (shocker I know) they covered this very topic. Will the new "Geek Chic" movement in combination with our new hottie President mean that more women will want to go into science and also that those who are in science will be able to both succeed in the academic field and have the social/family life they choose like their male counterparts? Why are male scientists allowed to have their tenure cake and a family too? Shouldn't female scientists be able to have the same???
NYT Article: In ‘Geek Chic’ and Obama, New Hope for Lifting Women in Science
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how 'bout a scandinavian system where half of the family leave has to be taken by the dad... oh yeah... which all adds up to a year... gotta love the swedes and their 8 dollar lattes.
I dunno about you, but I've been a fan of female scientists fro years...
While it's surely clear that I think at least some female scientists are super hot, I'm wary of any trend that privileges a particular set of practices as sexy.
But word, we seriously need to stop stopping women getting tenure just because they might pop out a kid or two. That plagues more than just the sciences.
Women need to be open to showing their intelligence too just as men try to do. They should not be shy in saying I'm just as smart or smarter than you to all in their fields of endeavor! And society needs to stop the double standard of behavior judging.I am hoping this new administration can help with this image change.
You guys should try to get Ty Inc to make sexy female scientist dolls instead
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/alltherage/2009/01/the-obamas-aren.html
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