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Do you really think that Fijian skiiers are analogous to women scientists?! That is messed up. I don't think it's amazing for a woman or a girl to be accomplis

• raganwald 15y ago
  I think it is unusual for girls to dominate a science competition of this sort, and I believe that the statistics back this up. I think that is entirely analogous to the hypothetical case of a Fijian actually winning an Olympic medal in cross-country skiing. I know of no reason why a Fijian should or shouldn't be competitive in XC skiing, and I don't care to speculate as to whether there is some intrinsic genetic, cultural, or just plain lack of convenient access to snow reason why Fijians haven't won any medals yet, but if it were to happen, it would be unusual. It might not be amazing that a Fijian should be an accomplished skiier, but it would be amazing to win a medal when there has been a long history of them not winning medals. Back to the girls. There have been many great woman scientists. True. Have there been as many girls winning science fair competitions? How many times have the top three places all been male? How many times have the top three places all been female? I think it's safe to be amazed or delighted at this result without saying anything about whether there are or have been woman scientists, or whether women ought to be or are accomplished scientists. It is enough for me that this result is amazing.