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Originally Posted by Quincy Lehr
So, what's the argument about?
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The drop-off of women in poetry probably happens earlier--and, I suspect, is not necessarily or even mostly poetry-specific, but revolves around far more general gender patterns. And I wonder if we're seeking an editorial solution to a political problem.
Quincy
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Quincy,
Forgive me for clipping your post, but it does bring up an interesting point. It's good to be doing things here and there, every little bit helps. But I'm no incrementalist, in fact, I'm so impatient I want change *now*.
And even though I do strongly believe in direct action, I realize that lasting change will only come systematically. Which is why I noted with interest this article in the BBC today:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/e...on/8085011.stm
Female students are ahead of men in almost every measure of UK university achievement, according to a report from higher education researchers.
A Higher Education Policy Institute report shows that women are more likely to get places in the top universities and go on to get better grades.
Women also outnumber men in high status subjects, such as law and medicine.
Maybe we're actually on the road to better things. Of course, I feel like my 13 year old, sitting in the back seat saying "Are we there yet?"
Thanks,
Bill