Posted by deirdrehbrt on February 2, 2006, at 0:22:09
In reply to FRUSTRATION -- or 'Would you say that to a man?', posted by Racer on February 1, 2006, at 21:13:19
I don't know where people are coming from. Women who pursue mathematics are every bit as good at it as men. I think that the woman who said that was too attached to her Barbies. At least now, Barbie is becoming a bit more adventurous.
It's really a boot to the head when you come across someone who's trying to force you back into traditional stereotypes; especially at a college. "You're a woman, you should only take classes that fortify your role as a wife and a mother". Sheesh.Tell that to Hillary Clinton!
That reminds me of my days in High School back in the '70's. My history teacher was constantly putting down the women in the class. He was so proud of his attitude that he wore a tie with MCP written all over it.I'm glad that, for the most part, times have changed and that my daughters won't have to put up with people like that. Except, I guess, from community college counselors.
--Dee
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