Word: genderism
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...questions about the state of women and hiring practices—the real issue that needs debate—and reverse their wording at random as well. I’m curious to know what percentage of Harvard faculty would describe their working environment as unfriendly due to gender issues, or how many men or women changed or intend to change their working hours to spend time with their families. I’m sure I’m not alone...
Professor of Psychology Elizabeth S. Spelke disputed the findings of various studies used to support arguments for innate gender differences in cognition. She directed particularly vehement criticisms at Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology Steven Pinker, whose book The Blank Slate formed the basis for some of Summers’ remarks about “intrinsic aptitude...
...said that even if gender-based cognitive differences exist, the genders are of “equal aptitude...
...sheik and a professor of Islamic law at UCLA, told TIME that he sees no reason to keep women from leading. In his view, meritocracy ruled in Muhammad's time, and it should today. "The person who is most knowledgeable should be the one to lead prayer," he says. "Gender is irrelevant." Such words are an answer to the prayers of women like Wadud and Nomani--and a sign that the debate has only just begun...
...female peers, women in the sciences can struggle. Though some have found mentors, the hierarchical structure of Japanese academic-research teams often denies women precious tenure-track positions. A 2002 survey at the University of Tokyo, Japan's Harvard, revealed that only 4.7% of its teaching staff were female. Gender discrimination is prohibited under Japanese law. But prominent female scientists say there is a tacit prejudice against women. A bioinformatics professor, Mitiko Go says that many professors will choose a man over an equally qualified woman, believing that a woman will quit as soon as she marries or has children...