I hadn’t realized that I knew some of the journalists who were at the event at which Tim Hunt made his negative-stereotype-strengthening remarks. I trust their opinion and integrity quite a bit, and so I’m glad to hear reports from them about what they witnessed. This includes Deborah Blum, who was speaking in the same session as Hunt that day, and who was at the luncheon. She spoke with Hunt about his views and intentions. Thanks, Deborah for calling shenanigans on the “I was only joking” defense so often used to hide behind the old “political correctness gone mad” trope. Read her article here, and further here.
-cvj
(Spoof poster imaged is by Jen Golbeck)
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Deborah Blum’s sense of unbelief as Tim Hunt responds, comes thru: What was he doing at a conference organized by women science journalists, if these are his views? Most of all, so what if women (girls) cry more easily, or are more emotional, that is biological, and a greater passion, and determination, has nevertheless marked many a response to tears, to succeed. I am shocked at his ignorance and presumptions. Thank you, Ms Blum, for settling the truth.
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It is indeed!
Nice article.
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It’s a great poster. I mentioned in the post that it is (I think) by Jen Golbeck, at UMD.
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Thanks for sharing. And i LOVE the poster.