Women, humor and the workplace
I’ve heard the complaint before, from a certain type of man, that women have no sense of humor. I usually dismiss these complaints because this type of man is usually an asshole; his … Continue reading
July 15, 2015 · Leave a comment
Can we criticize women? – the over-reaction to Tim Hunt
A question I have is this, can women handle criticism? Well, of course many can. But can we talk about those who can’t? Can we acknowledge a pattern, any pattern, … Continue reading
July 1, 2015 · 2 Comments
A View from the Bubble 
The anatomy of a joke
I keep hearing that Sir Tim Hunt’s joke was a bumbling attempt at humor or outright sexism. But the more I read the text of his comments and the more I read … Continue reading →