I would have to agree with Mr Spock and your intentions Rom
. But we are neither Vulcan, and we need to encourage science as being for both genders. Look at how many of the male gender have astro as a hobby. How many women folk actively participate here in IIS - fewer and fewer, and there were not many to begin with. I find it encumbered upon myself to encourage science to both, and I do so by bringing up females in science more than fellows every now and then. How many female astronomers, or discoveries made by women can we recall? Not many,
I brought up sewing in conversation with a group of women because I am interested as a practical thing, the precision and creativity required to solve some problems. My mother in law of all people thought it ridiculous that I as a man should take interest in matters of women folk... go figure...
But let's not get distracted from the OP's question...
Alex.