As a woman in science, the disadvantages for women in science (and in anything really) are no secret to me. But I’m also a recovering alcoholic lesbian living with a mental illness (how’s that for throwing down identity cards?). All of those things have presented challenges in my ability to function as a scientist and […]
Tag Archives: gender identity
August
28
My first take your child to work day, and why I side with Target on gender labels
posted by Apryl Pooley
In 1992, Bill, Hillary, Al, and Tipper were hot on the presidential campaign trail, and I was gearing up for my very first take-your-child-to-work day. My mom worked as a social worker in a school for kids with behavioral and learning problems, and I couldn’t wait to see what she did at work. I was […]
The Egghead Agenda 