Quote:
Originally Posted by Phcullen
they do that because girls and boys are physicality different saying that this is the same would suggest that girls and boys are incapable of competing against each other fairly in a FIRST competition
|
Yes, but that post stated a team, it did not state - a robotics team. I chose not to assume something about that post that was not stated clearly.
This is a good topic and I'm glad that you have started this discussion. It makes people uncomfortable and sometimes when people are out of their comfort zones, they actually have to do some thinking and become more aware of the status quo.
If people really wanted to do some thinking, they could look at grants and scholarships that are available to women and minorities. That would help deepen their awareness or make them think harder - so much so that maybe it would make their head hurt.
Jane
__________________
Excellence is contagious. ~ Andy Baker, President, AndyMark, Inc. and Woodie Flowers Award 2003
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.
~ Helen Keller (1880-1968)