[–] Zen0 0 points 9 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago
I think it's less about women in particular and more about this politically correct culture we all find ourselves living in that leads to one "crying when criticized.
It's unfortunate that he was forced to resign, our society should separate an individual's work from his/her politics or his/her less than favorable opinions. His questionably sexist comment will amount to more news coverage than his scientific achievement, and that is the sad reality of the world we live in. Sensationalist controversy triumphs over scientific discovery every time... its driven by passion and much simpler to comprehend.
[–] Magnesium 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
The worst part is that, whether or not his comment is right or wrong, is irrelevant to the public eye.
It's disgusting that people will take any comments that are at all negative towards their general populous, and take great offense, as well as create and unneeded uproar. Let sleeping dogs lie. If you disagree, be vocal, tell them you do, but don't force them into resignation.
Goddamn...
[–] RedSocks157 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
I find it ridiculous that this guy had to resign. He's one of the most talented people in his field. The work of a Nobel Laureate is more important than the women's feelings.
[–] obscurantist 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
Meanwhile, just a few months ago Melvin Konner publishes Women After All, a book about how women are biologically superior. You can find it at Barnes & Noble.
[–] bill.lee 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
My complaint with the article is they site the 2012 Yale study, but fail to note the much more recent study where it was found female applicants were more likely to be hired. Not to mention, I've yet to see an argument that clearly elucidates why the lack of women in a STEM field is bad. People are free to pick their chosen field and I just don't see the evidence that it is actually happening.
[–] conundrumbombs 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
After being recognized for his groundbreaking work on cell division, he is now being recognized for his groundbreaking work on gender division.
[–] wolfsktaag 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago
his only mistake was resigning. fuck that noise, dont resign for speaking truth
[–] Magnesium 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago (edited ago)
Exactly. If you speak your mind, (no matter what anybody says) hold your ground. Even if it's a shitty opinion, if a minority of the public is against you, fuck it. You got to that position, not them. You can feel free to say whatever the hell you like.
EDIT: That's not to say I agree with the guy in the article; I don't. But still.
[–] ShinyVoater 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
If he deserved a reprimand for what he said, having to work with the women of the university would probably be a more fitting punishment. Political expediency may well have helped that sly motherfucker dodge a bullet.