Tayari's Blog: The Nobel Linky-Dink

Posted by TayariJones on October 11, 2007 06:00 PM
Filed under Travels & Rambles

  • Reggie breaks down the gender-thing with the recent announcement of Doris Lessing as the Nobel winner!
  • Did you know that only 34 women have ever won the Nobel in any category? Lauren gives this fact and more. (And this is why we need Girls Write Now!)
  • Doris Lessing herself is sooo over it!

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    Comment #1, by minaj [TypeKey Profile Page]

    Only 34 women overall is bad enough, but looking at the breakdown by category is really sad. None in Economics, only 5 in chemistry and physics combined (3 going to people named Curie!) and a smattering in medicine. The greatest number by far go to women in literature and peace - more traditionally areas in which women are perceived to make a greater contribution. The situation is the same, but worse, for Black people. The stereotypes prevail again!

    October 12, 2007 11:35 PM

    Comment #2, by Michael Fischer [TypeKey Profile Page]

    I would really like to see Alice Munro win a Nobel. It seems like the "quiet" writers don't win these kinds of awards as often. Maybe I'm wrong.

    October 13, 2007 10:32 AM

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