Fighting sexism in science!
By Siouxsie Wiles
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Dr Nicola Gaston, Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences at Victoria University Wellington and former president of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, has written an excellent little book 'Why Science is Sexist', which summarises the evidence for science being sexist and some ideas for how to fix the problem.
We are crowdfunding to raise money to send the book to academics in decision-making roles who have the power to make real change now. We've identified several hundred academics in New Zealand we'd like to send a copy to, and reached an agreement with the publisher, Bridget Williams Books, who will send out the books on our behalf for a discounted price. They will also provide an e-copy for donors. We've decided not to make our list public at the moment, so if there is someone you want to make sure gets a copy, then choose the option that lets you nominate someone specific. If you want to send the book to someone who isn't based in New Zealand, then select the appropriate reward for your country, which includes postage and packaging.
Let's stop waiting for the old guard to retire and stamp out sexism in science now!
Thanks for your support.
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We did it!!
13/01/2016 at 10:13 PM
Thanks to everyone's amazing support we've exceeded our target. You guys are amazing! We've still got a few hours to go but it's looking like we'll be sending out over 250 copies of the book to academics in decision-making roles. What a fantastic result.
Nominating someone...
17/12/2015 at 8:29 AM
Thanks for all your support so far!
A few people have asked about whether if they nominate someone, that person will know who nominated them. They won't. Instead they will receive a very nice letter, letting them know that they are being sent the book as they have been identified as someone in a decision-making role.
Teething problems!
16/12/2015 at 8:55 PM
Hi everyone
Sorry for the confusion if you are asked for an address when you pledge. Don't worry, we wont be sending you a hard copy of the book instead!
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08/01/2016 at 1:15pm
"Good luck with the campaign, it will be good to have the book distributed widely!"
08/01/2016 at 1:05pm
"Great work Nicola & Siouxsie! Delighted to support! "
08/01/2016 at 12:48pm
"Sexism (or any other kind of bullying) makes me sick and I hope that Nicola's book will have a strong impact."
08/01/2016 at 12:40pm
"Huzzah! It's great to see something so constructive - it'll help nudge (or shunt) our Establishment into the 21st century! "
08/01/2016 at 12:21pm
"Te Pūnaha Matatini is committed to act to end sexism in academia & to research-informed decision-making in our institutions :)"
08/01/2016 at 9:56am
08/01/2016 at 9:31am
08/01/2016 at 9:25am
08/01/2016 at 9:04am
08/01/2016 at 7:44am
"This is fantastic! Recently, while discussing up-coming research trials, a male lawyer helpfully suggested that I get a sugar-daddy... "
08/01/2016 at 6:56am
06/01/2016 at 6:45pm
06/01/2016 at 2:59pm
05/01/2016 at 4:34pm
05/01/2016 at 4:06pm
05/01/2016 at 11:33am
"Sexist science is bad science in so many ways. This is a great initiative!"
04/01/2016 at 4:55pm
"Great initiative. Best wishes in reaching your goal."
02/01/2016 at 3:40pm
02/01/2016 at 12:13pm
"Go to it!! 👏🏽❤️"
01/01/2016 at 9:46pm
30/12/2015 at 6:02pm
28/12/2015 at 11:57pm
25/12/2015 at 4:47am
"This is a great idea. A stronger influence from women is definitely needed. "
24/12/2015 at 10:28pm
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Fighting Sexism In Science!
Project 2015-12-10 14:40:36 +1300
Dr Nicola Gaston, Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences at Victoria University Wellington and former president of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, has written an excellent little book 'Why Science is Sexist', which summarises the evidence for science being sexist and some ideas for how to fix the problem.
We are crowdfunding to raise money to send the book to academics in decision-making roles who have the power to make real change now. We've identified several hundred academics in New Zealand we'd like to send a copy to, and reached an agreement with the publisher, Bridget Williams Books, who will send out the books on our behalf for a discounted price. They will also provide an e-copy for donors. We've decided not to make our list public at the moment, so if there is someone you want to make sure gets a copy, then choose the option that lets you nominate someone specific. If you want to send the book to someone who isn't based in New Zealand, then select the appropriate reward for your country, which includes postage and packaging.
Let's stop waiting for the old guard to retire and stamp out sexism in science now!
Thanks for your support.
Comments
We did it!!
13/01/2016 at 10:13 PM
Thanks to everyone's amazing support we've exceeded our target. You guys are amazing! We've still got a few hours to go but it's looking like we'll be sending out over 250 copies of the book to academics in decision-making roles. What a fantastic result.
Nominating someone...
17/12/2015 at 8:29 AM
Thanks for all your support so far!
A few people have asked about whether if they nominate someone, that person will know who nominated them. They won't. Instead they will receive a very nice letter, letting them know that they are being sent the book as they have been identified as someone in a decision-making role.
Teething problems!
16/12/2015 at 8:55 PM
Hi everyone
Sorry for the confusion if you are asked for an address when you pledge. Don't worry, we wont be sending you a hard copy of the book instead!
08/01/2016 at 1:56pm
08/01/2016 at 1:55pm
08/01/2016 at 1:51pm
08/01/2016 at 1:49pm
08/01/2016 at 1:34pm
08/01/2016 at 1:28pm
08/01/2016 at 1:15pm
"Good luck with the campaign, it will be good to have the book distributed widely!"
08/01/2016 at 1:05pm
"Great work Nicola & Siouxsie! Delighted to support! "
08/01/2016 at 12:48pm
"Sexism (or any other kind of bullying) makes me sick and I hope that Nicola's book will have a strong impact."
08/01/2016 at 12:40pm
"Huzzah! It's great to see something so constructive - it'll help nudge (or shunt) our Establishment into the 21st century! "
08/01/2016 at 12:21pm
"Te Pūnaha Matatini is committed to act to end sexism in academia & to research-informed decision-making in our institutions :)"
08/01/2016 at 9:56am
08/01/2016 at 9:31am
08/01/2016 at 9:25am
08/01/2016 at 9:04am
08/01/2016 at 7:44am
"This is fantastic! Recently, while discussing up-coming research trials, a male lawyer helpfully suggested that I get a sugar-daddy... "
08/01/2016 at 6:56am
06/01/2016 at 6:45pm
06/01/2016 at 2:59pm
05/01/2016 at 4:34pm
05/01/2016 at 4:06pm
05/01/2016 at 11:33am
"Sexist science is bad science in so many ways. This is a great initiative!"
04/01/2016 at 4:55pm
"Great initiative. Best wishes in reaching your goal."
02/01/2016 at 3:40pm
02/01/2016 at 12:13pm
"Go to it!! 👏🏽❤️"
01/01/2016 at 9:46pm
30/12/2015 at 6:02pm
28/12/2015 at 11:57pm
25/12/2015 at 4:47am
"This is a great idea. A stronger influence from women is definitely needed. "
24/12/2015 at 10:28pm
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