I remembered my password
wonder what's been going on...
anyone here?
Let us assume I know a couple who live in a far off land. They met at university, both exploring the same scientific avenue, have married and are both studying for their PhDs. It could happen.
Recently someone she worked with a couple of years ago and he met a couple of times wrote a blog post which featured the names of both people in this couple - ironically the blog author hides behind anonymity. The author of said blog post complained about sexual inequality in the world (specifically in science) and used this couple as an example. He will be awarded his PhD in a few months and she will be studying for an extra year. The conclusion our author came to was that he was in fact a sexist pig - oppressing his own wife to be part of the Boys Club and keep girls out of science.
All was quiet someone Googled their son's name and in first spot was this condemnation of seixsm. When he informed his son of the issue the couple agreed, with him due to start job hunting soon especially, they would contact this long forgotten aquaintence and ask that the names be removed. It seemed fairly sensible and rational really - they didn't object to the message of the post simply they felt (as it took an aggressive slant on the issue) they didn't want their friends, family, or potential employers having that as the first result. It's ORM 101 really.
Instead the original author removed the post. People questioned it etc. and the author defended her actions by basically labelling him anonymously as a sexist pig again. And of course it doesn't stop there. Respected feminist blogger slams scientific community and then the male pigdog censors her? So more feminist bloggers jump on the story. The sins of sexism worsen with every post, comment, and opinion.
So today I have to watch a couple I know "outing" themselves to defend their reputations (for although not named they could be fairly easily identified anyway). She is hurt at the portrayal of her as weak-willed and abused by those she loves. He is insulted at the insinuations, the mis-quoting of his words, and the potential damage to his reputation. Thankfully both are intelligent and honest individuals so their words carry some meaning. Their reputation is, for now, safe enough that they can defend themselves against these stories. If anything the original author's reputation is taking a hit as they've reported a number of inaccuracies in the original story.
And this is my problem with so many people with agendas. I have no doubt sexism exists in the scientific field, just as many other forms of bigotry exist in many other areas of the world too. Of course they aren't acceptable, and we shouldn't turn a blind eye to them, but! I get very tired of so many people with agendas happy to tar everyone with the same brush as they fight against stereotyping. I feel sorry for the ironic liberals who think anyone with any view slightly to the right of theirs is a lower form of human being. I'm just bored with people who are unable to form coherent arguments and therefore just bring the debate down to a level they can "win" at.
What is achieved by tearing apart the reputations of a happily married couple? The evidence of sexism is feeble at best. The couple look at their situation and find logical and socially acceptable reasons for their differing status within the field. We just have yet another keyboard warrior pigeonholing the world in a way which fits their own views and agenda and don't worry about about stereotyping a few innocent bystanders into submission. How do so many opponents of bigotry manage to be bigger bigots than those they oppose?
it's not a bad spread and talks about the 10 paintings she's done (so far) based on Bob Dylan's lyrics. She's hoping someone sees them and gives her the chance of a show, especially a show which he might go to
You can see the article here
It's a pity they didn't put Dylan in the title, I'm trying to get Google to find it at the moment, any idea how to get it to register?
they linked to Mum's website too, you can see all her pictures there :-)
This is just one of the ten in this series
You're trapped in a (temporarily) out of order elevator - who would you like to be trapped with?
Submitted by tbtissimus.
someone who can get me out
baring that someone equipped with food, blankets, books and good company
With Google now showing "trends" for RSS feeds (which is a silly name since it's stats not trends) I discovered just how long it's been since I blogged here. Which is a shame since I actually quite like Vox. I mean, I'm not saying there aren't ways it could be improved, but in general it's fairly pleasant here. So I intend to spend more time here, whether it'll happen or not we'll have to see, but like a pair of bad socks from a long lost relative at Christmas, it's the thought that counts. So apologises for being absent and hope to see y'all around more in the future.
(See, just a quickie to break the ice and get back in the saddle. Plus, if it's not too long I can only mix so many metaphors.)
Finish this sentence: "What in the world was I thinking when I...?"
Submitted by jammin15.
started this sentence?
Finish this sentence: "What in the world was I thinking when I...?"
Submitted by jammin15.
started this sentence?
What's your favorite kind of Girl Scout cookie?
Submitted by My Lovely One.
you mean there are different flavours of girl scouts?
This weekend we've had Kaiser over while Roy went to a wedding. I dropped my bag off home after work and then walked over to get him, he started barking as I neared the door and by the time I got it open had almost thrown himself through it. We walked the long way home despite the rain wandering through two parks (it got very dark but I don't worry being there at night, a doberman escort makes you feel safe ;-)
Saturday morning started with a wonderful walk. We met an Alsatian pup who bounced and bopped till Kaiser joined in. :-) This picture was taken later when he'd gone home. I'm considering geting this printed to go on the wall, possibly split in two. I like it.
Kaiser had great fun out in the park again today lots of running and playing making new friends, one of whom spilled my coffee (and drank it).
We ended up down by the memorial on our way home. I read the names carved there and considered the people I knew with links to the Great War and the Second World War and then those who have taken part in other wars and done diffficult tasks all over the world.
Kaiser sat and waited while I took my time, I'm pleased with this photo.
I'm remembering the people.
The people who didn't come back.
The people who did.
The people who are away now.
Their families and friends who wait or waited.
The people who need the help collected by the poppy sales.
The people from my great grandparents time,
my grandparents generations
my parents generation
my own
my daughter's
and the students I've taught who've gone into the forces
Also Jenny who was in the Navy and her fiance who still is, who're getting married today and Roy who is giving her away :-)
