tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566517520449913392.post4179905153724139408..comments2023-05-23T07:57:10.351-05:00Comments on Cyberhetoric: ResearchgatekeepersAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02089516760857811219noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566517520449913392.post-86027212882171191032011-05-04T19:21:46.748-05:002011-05-04T19:21:46.748-05:00The movement to involve women more in the sciences...The movement to involve women more in the sciences and technology fields has been going on for many years now. I feel like there is still a stigma, though, that says that a professional woman in the sciences is not "sexy" or the proper place for her. It could be that female interaction on the site is lesser for the reason Goli gave, or perhaps there is still a large gap between gender demographics within the various fields.Katie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02082208722800445180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6566517520449913392.post-65228930787632317832011-04-24T21:29:09.249-05:002011-04-24T21:29:09.249-05:00Perhaps the creators of Researchgate had the same ...Perhaps the creators of Researchgate had the same hopes you did, that by using a social networking site as a means for engaging in collaboration they could narrow the gender gap within the natural sciences. This reminds me of what Christina mentioned in class about Wikipedia. It's not exactly clear if the male-domination of that site is a product of genuine gender biases or other forces. For example, maybe women contribute less edits because they are busy as caregivers, despite having the credentials and capability to get involved. It might be interesting to see if the women who do participate on Researchgate have a common characteristic.Golihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660211928640252088noreply@blogger.com