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What's your opinion on artificially inflating the perception of women in science in order to attract more women to science? It's not a loaded question, I'm genu
by exodust 9y ago
What's your opinion on artificially inflating the perception of women in science in order to attract more women to science? It's not a loaded question, I'm genuinely curious for opinions.
For example if say NASA is 30% women but more women are presented on the NASA online stories, articles, blogs and scientist profiles, along with a dedicated domain women.nasa.gov, and other tactics. (Naturally there's no men.nasa.gov)... all to reinforce the message that "look, women can do this too" (to use the OP's quote).
Are we moving into the zone that the OP was concerned about? Over-inflated labels and reactionary agendas that? Or is that fine, do we use whatever tools and tactics available to bring more women to science, even if it means promoting an unrealistic or inaccurate impression bordering on disingenuous?