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International Women and girls in Science Day!

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International Women and girls in Science Day!
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RE: International Women and girls in Science Day!
February 11, 2019 at 4:31 pm
(February 11, 2019 at 4:20 pm)Divinity Wrote:
(February 11, 2019 at 3:38 pm)Yonadav Wrote: Hard to get excited about a blatantly sexist holiday. I wouldn't mind a holiday that celebrates a woman of great scientific achievement. We could even replace Columbus Day with it, since Columbus was not a very nice guy.

What, exactly, is sexist about a holiday that encourages women to get into STEM again?

The same thing that makes Men's Day sexist.
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International Women and girls in Science Day!

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International Women and girls in Science Day! - by Divinity - February 11, 2019 at 3:16 pm
RE: International Women and girls in Science Day! - by Yonadav - February 11, 2019 at 4:31 pm
RE: International Women and girls in Science Day! - by Sal - February 11, 2019 at 3:41 pm
RE: International Women and girls in Science Day! - by brewer - February 11, 2019 at 3:43 pm
RE: International Women and girls in Science Day! - by Dr H - February 11, 2019 at 5:27 pm

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