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davidmanque: nique: freshphotons:Via. Yeah, I know a hydrogen torch and a couple of xray sources that are “for girls” too. (Sorry tdl, but why does it always seem that ladyscientists are doing biology?) I think it’s more telling that it was advertised as a “Lab Technician Set” as opposed to a “Science Kit” or something equivalent.  Women could be the helpers, but weren’t supposed to do the heavy lifting. As for why women are always doing Bio, I’d suggest that nowadays it’s because that particular field is the science with the most ovaries.  Whether that’s because of institutionalized bias, self-stigmatization, or some other reason, I leave for you to decide.  But putting up a picture of a woman doing Physics would just be bad marketing. Besides, what does a picture of someone “doing physics” look like? Via David Manqué Zoom

davidmanque:

nique:

freshphotons:Via.

Yeah, I know a hydrogen torch and a couple of xray sources that are “for girls” too.

(Sorry tdl, but why does it always seem that ladyscientists are doing biology?)

I think it’s more telling that it was advertised as a “Lab Technician Set” as opposed to a “Science Kit” or something equivalent.  Women could be the helpers, but weren’t supposed to do the heavy lifting.

As for why women are always doing Bio, I’d suggest that nowadays it’s because that particular field is the science with the most ovaries.  Whether that’s because of institutionalized bias, self-stigmatization, or some other reason, I leave for you to decide.  But putting up a picture of a woman doing Physics would just be bad marketing.

Besides, what does a picture of someone “doing physics” look like?


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    Was the microscope pink? Were the solutions pretty?
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    for the little girl who dreams of having an entry level job with no chance for advancement
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    Here you go KJ muahaha
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    Maybe its exactly the same as for boys but has “for Girls” on it so 1950s parents wont overlook it as a possible present...
  19. nefs reblogged this from delusionaldiversion and added:
    but just forewarning, kinda lame. http://jezebel.com/5106672/oldie-but-goodie
  20. nique reblogged this from jsdillon and added:
    I was politely side stepping the “technician” thing with my snarky comment about hydrogen torches and x rays. …which are...
  21. delusionaldiversion reblogged this from fyeahchemistry and added:
    Can anyone tell me why this is “for girls?”
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    The best thing about my chemistry set was that I could make things that exploded with it.
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    Besides, what does a picture of someone “doing physics” look like?
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    What will my little girl be when she grows up? Her strange fascination with the stars & moon could be a hint, although,...
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    think it’s more telling that it was advertised as...“Lab Technician Set” as opposed...
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    Haha I wonder what’s different from the for boys one.
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    Maybe one can make crystals. I was given a chemistry set for my 10th birthday. The major draw card ‘for girls’ was that...
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