Before drawing conclusions from a simple headcount of the book prize over the years, first try to get an idea of the percentage of science books written by women.
Then look at the nomination process for the prizes and ask how many women authors were entered. (It isn't simply down to authors to enter their books.)
Then analyse the short lists over the 30 years or so since the first book prize.
Of course, the answers you get might themselves prove interesting.
MK
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Subject: [PSCI-COM] Anyone to comment about sexism in science today for a podcast?
Hi all,
I'm a science journalism student at City University, London. Our class is going to make a podcast about sexism in science. My story is about Gaia Vince, a science writer who is the first woman to win the Royal Society's Winton Prize for her book. And my story is also based on the Guardian article linked here.
Could I reach any of you by phone, say in another 20-30 min, from our studio? I'm sorry for this short notice. I tried reaching different sources. None were available.
My questions would be basically:
1. Why only few women win science book prizes?
2. What to do about this?
3. Any other comments regarding this!
Thanks in advance. Eager to hear from you.
Best,
Vijay
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Vijay Shankar Balakrishnan, PhD
Student, MA Science Journalism,
City University, London, UK.
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