I totally agree that it is not the intent - but what I was saying is that it could be perceived to be, by partners (looking at it from a women's (partners) perspective).
The imbalance is sad, I also agree and yet there are so many talented/intelligent female astronomers out there - and not necessarily in the public eye, and encouraging women into this field.
Sorry - off the topic a bit
Cheers Petra
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Originally Posted by Starkler
Petra, going off topic a bit I don't perceive any intent to make IIS a boys club in any way. Certainly when amateurs of the female gender join up and post they are welcomed just as heartily as males. It just seems to be case that ladies interested in astronomy appear to be few in number.  |