But would it be news if three boys had won the science fair? When we get to the day when the fact that 'girls actually can do science!' isn't news - when the name of the headline isn't 'Girls sweep at Google Science Fair' but instead 'Innovative inventions' or something along those lines - then you'd have more of a valid point.
Re:Girls sweep at Google Science Fair
by Apocryphon on Tuesday July 19, 2011 @06:27PM
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I don't really think majoritarian pride is as uplifting or fun as pride in achieving well despite being part of a disadvantaged minority.
However, we should get rid of majoritarian shame/guilt, of course.
Re:Girls sweep at Google Science Fair
by Helianthus on Tuesday July 19, 2011 @06:42PM
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I honestly don't see why we don't get rid of this sort of group pride altogether.
Re:Girls sweep at Google Science Fair
by Apocryphon on Tuesday July 19, 2011 @06:54PM
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Well, when there is greater equality, this sort of group pride would naturally disappear. A small price to pay for getting rid of inequality.
Re:Girls sweep at Google Science Fair
by jamesaguilar on Tuesday July 19, 2011 @01:53PM
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how many bright men are internalizing messages detrimental to their education and career choices? maybe a little guy power would help them keep going in the face of subtle etc.