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No, in my analogy she would be the author of the grammar book that praises Lenin. Though I haven't read her books so I don't know how political they actually a

• meepmorp 6y ago
  But the politics she’s talking about have always been in mathematics (and other areas of academia), even if that’s not apparent to people who aren’t negatively impacted by them.
  • Grustaf 6y ago
    I’ve read countless math textbooks from introductory to PhD level, from a wide timespan, and never once come across any hint of politics. So no, you are simply wrong.
    • meepmorp 6y ago
      Why is this exclusively limited to textbook content? Is the problematic (for you) quote from a textbook? If you aren’t comfortable having a discussion about the impact that gender roles and politics have had on women in academia, mathematics in this case, fine. Just say that instead of likening an isolated quote to a cult of personality under an oppressive government. Take a stab at discussing things in good faith, maybe take the time to try understanding her point, rather than insisting it’s irrelevant.
      • ImprobableTruth 6y ago
        But that would just be mathematicians tackling issues in their profession, right? If she just means making education more accessible, fairer hiring, etc. that's great, but it's phrased in a pretty 'grand' way that at least to me suggests actions that just aren't really in the ballpark of mathematicians.