[Gendergap] Gendergap Digest, Vol 9, Issue 16

[Fred Bauder]

> A bit rude are we? It would have been more useful to simply mention the
> other list, which I clearly was not aware of. Also, "discussion followed
> on
> whether this is a positive development, and whether a number of other
> divisions will (or should) spring up after this."
>
> If anyone really would like to complain that this is sexist or not useful
> in
> creating a friendlier environment to women, then so be it, but these
> groups
> will exist either way. Because minority groups need to exist this moment
> in
> time for people to feel more comfortable in their own domains. This has
> consistently shown positive results with in diverse populations. Far in
> the
> future, when equality is achieved for all people, perhaps these types of
> groups will be null and void.
>
> The Gender Gap list will remain and allow for men to participate with
> women
> anyway, so it's no biggie.
>
> --Maggie

Yes, I agree.

Fred