The Issues Women in Science Face | Demilade Fayemiwo | TEDxUniversityofJohannesburg

[@michaelgyampo9771]

Dr. Demi, thank you so much for articulating these issues so clearly. I hope that we will all go beyond offering applauses to actually digging in to resolve the issues you have brought to light.

[@letshavtea]

Thank you!

[@jonathanoladeji]

Great talk. You have exposed a culture that deserves to be broken.

[@alyahyai]

This is an inspiring talk, but it is typical of the topic, a year later & only 3.5k views, compare that to other talks at TED. It is not just in academia but it seems this is a more generic issue of lack of interest in equality Great talk!

[@nmg6248]

Agreed!

[@ssj400buledi3]

What a smart talk. Nice chess analogy

[@faeezal6545]

Thank you for sharing your story. This really hits home as I’m also a female science student and I was denied the right to apply for honors because the head of department said “ I won’t fit in well here “. I don’t know if she meant my looks ? Because my colleagues with the same marks as mine entered. Being told that really hurts, took me 2 years to finally come to terms to this and start healing. We need to stop pretending Bias in science doesn’t exist. This system really messes up with people’s growth.

[@misidee]

There's so much to unravel in 17 minutes. Well researched and excellent delivery. The problem has been rightly identified, but I have a couple reservations. Do the male folks truly genuinely believe that women have a vital role to play in STEM? If the opposite is the case - how can this narrative be changed? Who is to be held responsible for ensuring women have a safe workspace and that there is no freeloading by female outliers who may wish to ride the tide of the "affirmative action" quota systems. Bravo Demi!

[@ogradym31]

Perfection. Your talk is an important step in closing that leaking tap. So proud to work with you!

[@princendlovu8606]

Delivered with excellence!

[@letshavtea]

Thank you!

[@pipersolanas3322]

What happened to these women, and what happens to women in academia every single day is so horrible!! Thanks a lot for bringing this up. This is so raw and necessary.

[@NroCaT]

Excellent and very insightful talk.

[@orevaogheneeterigho-ikeleg161]

leadership

[@QueenLarmiey]

I am so proud of you girl😘

[@syedramis825]

You're such a strong lady. You didn't only tackle the "gender" objections you wisely overcame the "racists" remarks while working the field. Hats off

[@nmg6248]

These stories are so disheartening. I think it was indicative of the way these sabotaging systems also result in internalized and unrecognized misogyny that the opening example called a “handyman” to fix the problem rather than a non-gendered plumber. Another problematic example is the question she was asked “Do you want to be successful or do you just want to be a wife and mother.” It was addressed that she should be able to be a wife and mother AND “successful,” but not that it is perfectly fine and successful to be a wife and mother alone

[@syedramis825]

I'm here after watching your A-levels biology videos. I'm glad to have a biology teacher like you who motivates us both in studies & in the competition of life ❤❤❤❤

[@EllainScience]

Thanks so much Dr Demi. The narrative just has to change.

[@toyinadeleke2046]

So proud of you Demi. It was engaging.

[@marthamachawi2249]

I attended this session. This talk was really good.

[@ademopsy]

Excellent, Dr Demi!

[@rotondwamudau7723]

Well done Demi! I am so proud of you!

[@letshavtea]

Thank you!