Category Archives: women

On portrayals of women in science(y) films

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Sylvia McLain

There is a feminist critical film theory from the 70’s that pointed out (rather astutely) that in many films women where just there to be looked at. Men did stuff, women were present either for visual pleasure, or simply as … Continue reading →

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On some women I happen to find inspirational….

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Sylvia McLain

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent Eleanor Roosevelt I, like many others, think Eleanor Roosevelt is one of the premier inspirational women. She was an amazing lady, the first First Lady who actually did something with … Continue reading →

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On women in science

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Sylvia McLain

I am always in 2 minds about Women in Science. There is something about that title that reminds me of the Muppet Show and I can hear the announcement line sounding like ‘Pigs in Space’ – and it just sounds … Continue reading →

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Dumb and Dumber: the mismeasure of women

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Sylvia McLain

Oh no here we go again.. Every 5 – 10 years the good old IQ debate comes up…. and usually some minority comes out on bottom, women, African-Americans – yet no one ever asks themselves why is it that White … Continue reading →

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