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 idea"
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"Brilliant initiative - and a great cause."
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"Hopefully it will make a few people reflect on the issue. Thanks for doing this. Fred "
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"Let's hope this helps."
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"A fantastic idea from an amazing woman. I'm really happy to support this."
18/12/2015 at 10:37am
"On behalf of Justin Hodgkiss"
18/12/2015 at 10:35am
"Great campaign."
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"On behalf of Lisa Taylor"
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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!
24/12/2015 at 8:36pm
24/12/2015 at 6:56pm
"Great idea"
24/12/2015 at 5:36pm
24/12/2015 at 9:22am
24/12/2015 at 5:23am
23/12/2015 at 9:04am
"Brilliant initiative - and a great cause."
22/12/2015 at 10:30pm
22/12/2015 at 8:26pm
"Hopefully it will make a few people reflect on the issue. Thanks for doing this. Fred "
21/12/2015 at 9:41am
20/12/2015 at 11:43pm
20/12/2015 at 8:37pm
"Let's hope this helps."
19/12/2015 at 12:56pm
19/12/2015 at 11:47am
19/12/2015 at 9:57am
18/12/2015 at 7:34pm
18/12/2015 at 5:04pm
"A fantastic idea from an amazing woman. I'm really happy to support this."
18/12/2015 at 10:37am
"On behalf of Justin Hodgkiss"
18/12/2015 at 10:35am
"Great campaign."
18/12/2015 at 8:33am
18/12/2015 at 8:06am
18/12/2015 at 7:38am
17/12/2015 at 11:37pm
"On behalf of Lisa Taylor"
17/12/2015 at 11:03pm
17/12/2015 at 10:48pm
17/12/2015 at 9:12pm
17/12/2015 at 8:13pm
17/12/2015 at 5:51pm
17/12/2015 at 5:32pm
17/12/2015 at 5:20pm
17/12/2015 at 4:03pm
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