David Merrill wrote:
>>> The problem with this is that it perpetuates the belief that women
>>> cannot compete in the field. We need to see women writing and
>>> producing publicly, not behind pseudonyms.
>>
>> I agree... but why is there the pressure which leads women to be
>> more comfortable using male pseudonyms?
>
> It can be a sacrifice to stand for your ideals. Almost nobody has the
> strength to do it all the time. I try to be understanding when people
> stay in their comfortable closets, even though I believe the `right'
> thing to do is to stand for your ideals.
I meant:
Why the hell should women have to 'sacrifice' to publish under our
own names in the first place? Why should we /have/ to 'stand for our
ideals'.
What's stopping us? That's what needs to be looked at.
(PS: docbooked the articles. Decided I might as well write the last
two before I send them in. Have the first (data transmission) mostly
done, and the second will be quick.)
Jenn V.
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you miss out on by being a geek?" - Dancer.
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