For Female Astronomers, Sexual Harassment Is a Constant Nightmare

Re:For Female Astronomers, Sexual Harassment Is a Constant N... by mhurron on Monday April 18, 2016 @09:58AM (#11519876)

Yes there are people that act just fine to people they believe are capable or otherwise worthy who are total assholes to those they deem unworthy of their time/effort/care.

Yes sexism really exists and that line of worthiness/unworthiness may be drawn at your genitals.

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Re:For Female Astronomers, Sexual Harassment Is a Constant N... by Retric on Monday April 18, 2016 @10:25AM (#11520091)

In many cases this is not pure sexism. Often people have a few 'exceptions' for some highly competent people.

In many cases it's closer to hazing where people can be incredibly nasty to people they think are acceptable targets. And then after a transition treat as part of their inner circle.

Not that I think either are acceptable, but it's important to try and understand behaviors you want to change.

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Re:For Female Astronomers, Sexual Harassment Is a Constant N... by mhurron on Monday April 18, 2016 @01:14PM (#11521499)

I did say 'may', and I said that for a reason.

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