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Protip: If you are a man you should reject any invitation to speak at a women's focused conference. At this conference in particular there was a bingo sheet for
by forrestthewoods 12y ago
Protip: If you are a man you should reject any invitation to speak at a women's focused conference. At this conference in particular there was a bingo sheet for statements made by men. Any misstep will turn into a headline. It's crazy dangerous.
Attendees also questioned, perhaps fairly even, a particular panel session that all men. Why were they there? Because they were invited! The only rational response is to turn down such an invitation in the future.
- andlarry 12y ago> Why were they there? Because they were invited! The only rational response is to turn down such an invitation in the future. The Ada Initiative recommends[1] responding thusly: * Respond saying that you'd be honored, but the panel seems awfully heavy on the men, and can they find a qualified woman to join the panel? Here are some suggestions. * Respond saying that you have taken a pledge not to participate in all-male panels from now on, but you'd be happy to join if a qualified woman is added. * If you can't accept, suggest a qualified woman to take your place. [1] http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Allies_training#Scenario:_You_are_invited_to_an_all-male_panel http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/Allies_training#Scenario:...
- forrestthewoods 12y agoThat's a response for a general panel at a general conference. Seems reasonable. However if it's a conference that focuses on women then by far the safest response is to stay away. If you like to live dangerously then their general case response works fine.