Astronomy
Since my last post on Tierney's NY Times Op Ed piece, he's published part 2 of the series, which continues the argument that the only obstacles that women in science face are themselves. A number of bloggers have taken on the task of debunking the articles, including astronomer Ed Bertschinger. He notes,
Our very own CSWA has taken on the issue of implicit bias and stereotype threat at recent meetings, including plenty of data on the subjects. But, as Isis notes, Tierney does enough cherry-picking to make a pie. After all, Tierney himself demonstrates the bias that women face, by blaming our lack of advancement on our soft maternal natures, rather than realizing that the assumption that we care more about work-family balance than our careers is an example of the kind of bias we face.
Finally, I just wanted to note that I was a little surprised that I didn't see more of an uproar on the blogosphere on Tierney's articles than I did. After all, he did "dare" us to confront him. But I think many of us are suffering from outrage fatigue. After all, it's the same tired arguments over and over again. So I think it's worth taking Zuska's point to heart: Tierney's audience is not us, women in science and our supporters. Rather, he is lobbying against a specific piece of legislation that would help us. And right there is the reason that we should continue to fight, no matter how tired we become of the battle.
- Cswa Town Hall In Indianapolis
CSWA is hosting a Town Hall at the Indianapolis AAS meeting. Please join us! Title: Unconscious Bias, Stereotype Threat, and Impostor Syndrome Date: Tuesday, June 4 Time: 12:45 - 1:45 pm Place: Wabash Ballroom 3 (Indiana Convention Center)...
- Aaswomen For July 30, 2010
Committee on the Status of Women Issue of July 30, 2010 eds. Joan Schmelz, Caroline Simpson amp; Michele Montgomery This week's issues: 1. "The Literature" vs. Tierney2. Blewett Scholarship Recipients Announced for 2010*** FOLLOWING JOB POSTING TAKEN...
- "the Literature Vs. Tierney
Posted on behalf of the author, Elizabeth D. Freeland. I recently read the article "Legislation Won't Close Gender Gap in Sciences" 6/7/10 by John Tierney. Tierney argues that requiring scientists to attend workshops to enhance gender equity is a...
- Aaswomen For June 18, 2010
AAS Committee on the Status of Women Issue of June 18, 2010 eds. Joan Schmelz, Caroline Simpson amp; Michele Montgomery This week's issues: 1. Responses to Tierney NYTimes article2. Female Science Professor Checklist3. Astrophysics Positions, Univ....
- Daring To Discuss
Someday I would like to talk about the gender dynamics I see playing out in my own department. But that is never going to happen, because it would get me in trouble and I like having a career in astronomy. Chalk it up to the troubles of blogging under...
Astronomy
More Responses to Tierney
Since my last post on Tierney's NY Times Op Ed piece, he's published part 2 of the series, which continues the argument that the only obstacles that women in science face are themselves. A number of bloggers have taken on the task of debunking the articles, including astronomer Ed Bertschinger. He notes,
As Head of the MIT Physics Department, I categorically reject his conclusion that stereotype threat and implicit bias play no significant role in holding back women in the hard sciences. They do; I have seen them at work.I recommend you go read the whole article, it's quite a good read.
Our very own CSWA has taken on the issue of implicit bias and stereotype threat at recent meetings, including plenty of data on the subjects. But, as Isis notes, Tierney does enough cherry-picking to make a pie. After all, Tierney himself demonstrates the bias that women face, by blaming our lack of advancement on our soft maternal natures, rather than realizing that the assumption that we care more about work-family balance than our careers is an example of the kind of bias we face.
Finally, I just wanted to note that I was a little surprised that I didn't see more of an uproar on the blogosphere on Tierney's articles than I did. After all, he did "dare" us to confront him. But I think many of us are suffering from outrage fatigue. After all, it's the same tired arguments over and over again. So I think it's worth taking Zuska's point to heart: Tierney's audience is not us, women in science and our supporters. Rather, he is lobbying against a specific piece of legislation that would help us. And right there is the reason that we should continue to fight, no matter how tired we become of the battle.
- Cswa Town Hall In Indianapolis
CSWA is hosting a Town Hall at the Indianapolis AAS meeting. Please join us! Title: Unconscious Bias, Stereotype Threat, and Impostor Syndrome Date: Tuesday, June 4 Time: 12:45 - 1:45 pm Place: Wabash Ballroom 3 (Indiana Convention Center)...
- Aaswomen For July 30, 2010
Committee on the Status of Women Issue of July 30, 2010 eds. Joan Schmelz, Caroline Simpson amp; Michele Montgomery This week's issues: 1. "The Literature" vs. Tierney2. Blewett Scholarship Recipients Announced for 2010*** FOLLOWING JOB POSTING TAKEN...
- "the Literature Vs. Tierney
Posted on behalf of the author, Elizabeth D. Freeland. I recently read the article "Legislation Won't Close Gender Gap in Sciences" 6/7/10 by John Tierney. Tierney argues that requiring scientists to attend workshops to enhance gender equity is a...
- Aaswomen For June 18, 2010
AAS Committee on the Status of Women Issue of June 18, 2010 eds. Joan Schmelz, Caroline Simpson amp; Michele Montgomery This week's issues: 1. Responses to Tierney NYTimes article2. Female Science Professor Checklist3. Astrophysics Positions, Univ....
- Daring To Discuss
Someday I would like to talk about the gender dynamics I see playing out in my own department. But that is never going to happen, because it would get me in trouble and I like having a career in astronomy. Chalk it up to the troubles of blogging under...