#GAReads | The Plan to End Science's Sexist #Manel Problem
"The Plan to End Science's Sexist #Manel Problem":
In the past few months, two other high profile science conferences—Starmus and the World Science Festival—have also ignited internet ire for their lack of representation. And websites exist specifically to point out the most egregious examples: There’s Bias Watch Neuro, an All Male Panels Tumblr, and the hashtag #manel. The [GenderAvengers], a community dedicated to hearing women's voices in public conversation, asks professionals to pledge not to serve on such panels.
Yes, it's 2017. Yes, this is still happening. “Women tell themselves, ‘Our generation is going to do better. When I'm in my 40s, I'll be the speaker,’” Bik says. “I thought that. It hasn't happened.”