Gender Poll on People of PF: Who Are You?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores the gender identities of participants in the Physics Forums community through a poll, with discussions branching into personal experiences, humor, and social dynamics related to gender and dating within the context of STEM fields.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express their gender identity, with a mix of serious and humorous tones.
  • One participant identifies as a shemale, while others identify as male or female, with some expressing uncertainty about their previous identities.
  • There is a humorous exchange about the appropriateness of poll options, with some participants regretting their choices.
  • Discussions arise about the gender balance in physics, with some participants suggesting that there are fewer women in the field than expected.
  • Some participants share anecdotes about dating preferences, suggesting that physicists may have unique challenges in relationships.
  • One participant mentions a personal connection to a physicist and discusses the benefits of mixing fact-based and creative perspectives in relationships.
  • There is a playful exchange regarding the implications of dating within the physics community and the potential for "crazy" offspring.
  • Several participants clarify their statements and intentions, particularly regarding humor and personal circumstances.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views on gender representation in physics and personal experiences with dating, indicating that there is no consensus on these topics.

Contextual Notes

Participants express various assumptions about gender dynamics in STEM fields, and there are unresolved questions about the implications of their humorous exchanges.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in gender dynamics within STEM communities, social interactions among physicists, and humorous takes on identity and relationships may find this discussion engaging.

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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