Physicists show bias against female job applicants

[Autumnlicious]

Yes, it's been quite well established that much of the scientific community is still an "old boys club." It's gotten much better than it used to be. My sister was easily able to break into her field right out of college, but I think most women in scientific fields would say there is still bias there.

Could it also be that it is an "old boys club" because of so few women are in it?

My sister is in the sciences, and she notes that some of the men don't know how to approach her. The ones she likes to work with treat her like a male student. The ones she hates either are dismissive, condescending or treat her awkwardly.

Is it just men? I've observed her interactions with other women in the sciences. To my surprise, the ones she prefers to work with treat her like the other students (who are predominantly male).

In sum, being treated like a special snowflake is unsettling and awkward for her.

I often wonder if the issue of women in sciences both begins and ends with not enough women in the sciences and a subsequent lack of experience or willpower to practice egalitarianism (famously stated by my current work's company leader as "I don't care. I don't care if you're dressed in a bunny suit or showing up high as long as you get your milestones done").