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Phyliss
10-01-2006, 02:35 PM
Just happened to see the following about a math professor.


http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=2494452&page=1&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312

Interesting reading.

CaptLex
10-02-2006, 09:09 AM
Just happened to see the following about a math professor.


http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=2494452&page=1&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312

Interesting reading.
Thanks, Phyliss, I've read two other articles on Ben Barres (one in the NY Times and the other in a magazine - Newsweek, I believe). I'm so glad he's speaking out on this. This is why I'm very much for transpeople not disappearing into the woodwork once they've transitioned - we should be open and available to shed light on some of the ignorance out there. I really admire Ben. :thumbsup:

Felix
10-02-2006, 02:00 PM
Hi Phyliss, a great read! I love reading about trans people who have made a difference. He has the great advantage of having been a woman and experiencing these biases first hand. He has so much to offer because he can totally empathize with the plite of women scientists. If I was a man I would probably be a stronger feminist than I am now for the same reasons. I think women have impoved status in alot more areas but I still feel total equality would be a miracle. I may never see it in my life time for women. You know If I was a man I would feel that it was a privilage to have been a woman as there are things about being female that I am glad to have experienced but now life is taking me on another journey and not quite sure where it gonna end up :hugs: