Rosa Luxemburg (1871-1919)
“Women’s freedom is the sign of social freedom.”
(https://twitter.com/pazgabela/status/960536341003022336)
“No hay ninguna calumnia más grosera, ningún insulto más indignante contra los trabajadores, que la afirmación de que las discusiones teóricas son solamente cosa de los académicos”
Rosa Luxemburgo.
2018 ots. 5
Joan Robinson (1903-1983)
“The purpose of studying economics is not to acquire a set of ready-made answers to economic questions, but to learn how to avoid being deceived by economists.”
Women in science
Muireann Irish? @Muireann_Irish
(https://twitter.com/Muireann_Irish/status/958592320798064640)
I was asked to speak at an event on “what it’s like to be a woman in science”. In the spirit of transparency, I tell them I’m pregnant but will still be working at that point. They emailed back today saying they will “go with another speaker” 
#womeninSTEM
2018 urt. 30 Auckland, New Zealand(e)tik
Charlotte Stamper @CharStamper
Hauei erantzuten: @Muireann_Irish @EverydaySexism
Out of interest why did you tell them? Perhaps they thought you mentioning it meant you wanted it taking into account? Because I’m struggling to understand why you thought it was relevant?☘️Muireann Irish? @Muireann_Irish
In hindsight, I honestly don’t know. I felt I should let them know out of courtesy but that sounds ridiculous now. I definitely didn’t want it taken into account because there isn’t really anything to accommodate. It’s just business as usual.
Roelien den Ouden @RoeliendenOuden
I can imagine you thought you could share that with them, as part of the experience of being a woman in science, without having to fear repercussions. I think the article you might write about this incident will do more for women in science than the talk you were going to give.
☘️Muireann Irish? @Muireann_Irish
Thank you for the idea! A pithy piece on this sounds just the ticket!!
Exactly! And it’s already written for you. “I was recently invited to speak on the topic of what it’s like to be a woman in science…” Then describe your experience. Ta da! Done.
☘️Muireann Irish? @Muireann_Irish
It might be the easiest paper I’ve ever written!!!
Elaine Heyworth @Elaineheyworth
Honi erantzuten: @Muireann_Irish
But why did you tell them?
☘️Muireann Irish? @Muireann_Irish
I don’t know why, I thought it was the “right thing to do”. But now I’m questioning why I felt the need!
Spacegirl Books @spacegirlbooks
Yes, none of their business and turning up with a nice bump would have sent a great message.
☘️Muireann Irish? @Muireann_Irish
I know! It’s a real disappointment but I’ve decided I’m going to channel my energy and do some school visits instead 🙂
Elaine Heyworth @Elaineheyworth
Great. Kids are a lot more fun anyway. Catch them early!!!
☘️Muireann Irish? @Muireann_Irish
Totally! I’ll direct my efforts to a more deserving audience!
Nelle R Pierson @NellePierson
Your first response is to blame her? Smh
Elaine Heyworth @Elaineheyworth
Blame? Only if you read it that way. It was just a question!!
Honi erantzuten: @Muireann_Irish
Not acceptable! Have you written back to let them know this is unfair behavior?
☘️Muireann Irish? @Muireann_Irish
I expressed my disappointment but I could see I wasn’t going to get anywhere. They didn’t even apologise now that I think about it. This happens all the time though – people try to “ease the load” by holding back opportunities, not realising how damaging that is.
I’m very sorry. It never ceases to amaze me how unfairly we treat women in science.
☘️Muireann Irish? @Muireann_Irish
Thanks, I’ve had a very good run to be fair and incredible support but every now and then things like this happen that really get my goat!
