Gender Poll on People of PF: Who Are You?

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The discussion centers around a poll on the gender of forum members, with participants humorously debating their identities and the implications of the poll's options. Some members express confusion over their gender designations, while others joke about the lack of serious options. The conversation shifts to the gender dynamics within the physics field, with participants noting a low number of female physicists compared to male counterparts. A few members share anecdotes about relationships between physicists and non-physicists, suggesting that such pairings can be beneficial. The dialogue also touches on the social challenges faced by physicists, including the difficulties of dating within their field. Overall, the thread combines humor with reflections on gender representation and personal experiences in academia.

Are you a male or female?

  • Male

    Votes: 54 65.9%

  • Female

    Votes: 14 17.1%

  • hmm... What?

    Votes: 14 17.1%
  • Total voters
    82
  • #31
Just focus on the quality, not the quantity. :)
 
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  • #32
It should only be depressing if you are only looking to date other physicists, I would think.
 
  • #33
Erzsabet4 said:
It should only be depressing if you are only looking to date other physicists, I would think.
Most of the women here are not physicists.
 
  • #34
Ah and interesting
 
  • #35
Evo said:
Most of the women here are not physicists.

Most of the men aren't either.
 
  • #36
Math Is Hard said:
Most of the men aren't either.
Very true.
 

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