Well, darn those radical feminists at the ACLU, they are interfering with what appears to be the educational fad du jour, sex-segregated classes. While we remember some of the "Oh Noes, Feminism is a War Against Boys" nonsense from a decade ago, and there's no end of whining about the
Oh, hi Ted. Last time we met, we had a delightful discussion about atheism, altruism and such. I can see that this one will be equally intellectually challenging. Where to start? With "because they are". You are supplying numbers that supposedly show that boys are better at math. They say nothing at all about possible causes for this supposed imbalance. Perhaps you should consult a dictionary on the meaning of "because". In fact the numbers show no such thing. What they show is that, despite continuous attempts over hundreds of years to belittle and sideline women with the talent and desire to do mathematics, they're now starting to gain ground. Hey, 25% of PhDs. That's up from 0% about 200 years ago. Early days. Read the Wikipedia article on Germain to understand the progress made.
Next: "men are better at sports". Men are better at sports designed with men in mind.
Finally: "Birthing babies comes to mind". I'm sure Callyson won't mind if I say: FFS.
To everybody else here: sorry for taking up your time with earnest bullshit, if you haven't just skipped on by. Some things wind me up.
(Typing) "boys are better than girls at math because..." (Interruption) "Er, Sophie Germain, Sofia Kovalevskaya, and Emmy Noether would like to see you. And, oh my, there's a line around the block outside. Are you wearing an athletic protector?"
My profession has a shameful history of dismissing women, and lord knows we have a long, long way to go in redressing the balance. And them some dipshit makes up a theory (which is his) about math and testosterone and estrogen AND ALABAMA BASES ITS EDUCATION POLICY ON IT? Ahem. Sorry for shouting. I shall go and get drunk now.
We had "that day" in the 6th grade...in Florida of all places. The take away that I remember is the the penis generates enough lubrication to slide it's way through all of Salomon's wives, and that when the man ejaculates, it fills the vagina like 40 weight being poured into a test tube.
1946? Jesus, they were still using that fucking movie in 1968. I remember in particular being exhorted not to worry, because IT would not hurt that much; not to stay in bed crying all day when IT happened; and that contrary to what other people might say, it was perfectly safe to take a shower while IT was happening, as long as it wasn't too hot.
We really should bring that movie back. It had science in it and everything. And segregated classrooms is good because best not to let the boys see it, in case, youknow, they discover our Female Sekrit -- the one we all swear never to tell during that worldwide sekrit ritual we all have on our 14th birthday, when we swear fealty to --- oops, nevermind.
Is this some kind of genetic modification where the modern man's penis exudes (love that word) Astroglide just before penetration?
Oh, hi Ted. Last time we met, we had a delightful discussion about atheism, altruism and such. I can see that this one will be equally intellectually challenging. Where to start? With "because they are". You are supplying numbers that supposedly show that boys are better at math. They say nothing at all about possible causes for this supposed imbalance. Perhaps you should consult a dictionary on the meaning of "because". In fact the numbers show no such thing. What they show is that, despite continuous attempts over hundreds of years to belittle and sideline women with the talent and desire to do mathematics, they're now starting to gain ground. Hey, 25% of PhDs. That's up from 0% about 200 years ago. Early days. Read the Wikipedia article on Germain to understand the progress made.
Next: "men are better at sports". Men are better at sports designed with men in mind.
Finally: "Birthing babies comes to mind". I'm sure Callyson won't mind if I say: FFS.
To everybody else here: sorry for taking up your time with earnest bullshit, if you haven't just skipped on by. Some things wind me up.
As Heidegger said ... ooh, panties!
In Alabama girls' schools, the Crimson Tide only happens periodically.
What part of "separate but equal is inherently unconstitutional" don't they understand?
(Typing) "boys are better than girls at math because..." (Interruption) "Er, Sophie Germain, Sofia Kovalevskaya, and Emmy Noether would like to see you. And, oh my, there's a line around the block outside. Are you wearing an athletic protector?"
My profession has a shameful history of dismissing women, and lord knows we have a long, long way to go in redressing the balance. And them some dipshit makes up a theory (which is his) about math and testosterone and estrogen AND ALABAMA BASES ITS EDUCATION POLICY ON IT? Ahem. Sorry for shouting. I shall go and get drunk now.
We had "that day" in the 6th grade...in Florida of all places. The take away that I remember is the the penis generates enough lubrication to slide it's way through all of Salomon's wives, and that when the man ejaculates, it fills the vagina like 40 weight being poured into a test tube.
Next thing you know, the ACLU will be trying to mix the races.
1946? Jesus, they were still using that fucking movie in 1968. I remember in particular being exhorted not to worry, because IT would not hurt that much; not to stay in bed crying all day when IT happened; and that contrary to what other people might say, it was perfectly safe to take a shower while IT was happening, as long as it wasn't too hot.
We really should bring that movie back. It had science in it and everything. And segregated classrooms is good because best not to let the boys see it, in case, youknow, they discover our Female Sekrit -- the one we all swear never to tell during that worldwide sekrit ritual we all have on our 14th birthday, when we swear fealty to --- oops, nevermind.