Re: [issues] "Female Hackers Battle Sexism [...]"

[Deirdre Saoirse]

On 13 Jun 2000, Kirrily 'Skud' Robert wrote:

> I think I have to take issue with this statement.  I have met Eric and
> interacted with him for a few days at a conference down this end of
> the world, and while it's obvious that he enjoys the company of women,
> he is by no means discriminatory in his behaviour.

There's inherently a marginalization that happens when a group is seen as
babes to bag, regardless of any outward behavior to the contrary.

> If I had seen *any* evidence that he thinks women less capable of 
> hacking, or that he would treat women differently with respect to 
> technical issues, I would not be posting this.

I will agree with this.

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_Deirdre   *   http://www.sfknit.org   *   http://www.deirdre.net
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