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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 th
by 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 agoBut 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.