Fighting sexism in science!
By Siouxsie Wiles
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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.
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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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"Great project. Let's start with science & then tackle everyday sexism in other areas of business/academia."
13/01/2016 at 9:05am
13/01/2016 at 9:00am
"Love this. Science is too important for sexism. I mean, everything is too important for sexism, but let's start with science!"
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08/01/2016 at 4:36pm
"Thanks so much for that!!"
08/01/2016 at 4:34pm
"Great initiative!"
08/01/2016 at 4:09pm
08/01/2016 at 3:14pm
"Left NZ academia for US academia largely because of the sexism I faced to by the person (woman - sigh) to whom I am sending the book. "
08/01/2016 at 2:24pm
08/01/2016 at 2:00pm
"@morgy85 on twitter! Go you great women!!!"
08/01/2016 at 1:59pm
08/01/2016 at 1:58pm
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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!
14/01/2016 at 9:34am
14/01/2016 at 9:05am
14/01/2016 at 8:59am
14/01/2016 at 8:48am
14/01/2016 at 8:42am
13/01/2016 at 9:51am
13/01/2016 at 9:10am
"Great project. Let's start with science & then tackle everyday sexism in other areas of business/academia."
13/01/2016 at 9:05am
13/01/2016 at 9:00am
"Love this. Science is too important for sexism. I mean, everything is too important for sexism, but let's start with science!"
13/01/2016 at 8:59am
12/01/2016 at 7:59pm
12/01/2016 at 12:19pm
12/01/2016 at 10:58am
10/01/2016 at 8:48am
09/01/2016 at 12:17pm
08/01/2016 at 10:43pm
08/01/2016 at 7:42pm
08/01/2016 at 7:31pm
08/01/2016 at 7:09pm
08/01/2016 at 6:37pm
08/01/2016 at 5:29pm
08/01/2016 at 5:01pm
08/01/2016 at 4:36pm
"Thanks so much for that!!"
08/01/2016 at 4:34pm
"Great initiative!"
08/01/2016 at 4:09pm
08/01/2016 at 3:14pm
"Left NZ academia for US academia largely because of the sexism I faced to by the person (woman - sigh) to whom I am sending the book. "
08/01/2016 at 2:24pm
08/01/2016 at 2:00pm
"@morgy85 on twitter! Go you great women!!!"
08/01/2016 at 1:59pm
08/01/2016 at 1:58pm
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