Writer Starts A Viral Twitter Thread After Making Fun Of Historical "Discoveries" That Were Cracked Once Women Were Finally Allowed To Look At Them

It’s no secret that some disciplines are largely male-dominated. Take history and anthropology as examples and you see how enormous the gap of a male-oriented approach is, where little voice, if any, is given to women.

Recently, the ‘Rings Of Power’ writer Gennifer Hutchison pointed out this issue in a Twitter thread that went viral. “My favorite historical 'discoveries' are ones male anthropologists/historians just *can't* figure out for YEARS that are swiftly answered by a woman when one is finally given access,” she wrote in a tweet three days ago.

The thread seems to have hit a soft spot in many people and an illuminating debate followed. “If everyone is looking at something from the same angle, we miss the full picture,” Hutchison concluded by pointing out the fact that science doesn't give equal access to women’s opinion and representation, although it could largely benefit from it. Read on for the full thread below.

To find out more about why women are given so little access and voice in male-dominated professions, we spoke with Dr. Audrey Tang, an award-winning business author and broadcaster, as well as a leadership trainer and coach. Dr. Tang argues that in our society, the starting point for men and women are years apart.

“One solution to the meritocracy was suggested in an article which stated ‘Have universities offer places based on a lottery or ballot’... of course the solution was tongue in cheek,” Dr. Tang explained.

She added that “if you felt a twinge of ‘that's not fair,’ that is exactly how unfair the meritocracy system can be to some.” Instead of claiming that women don’t work hard enough to have their voices heard, we'd better ask if women have had exactly the same opportunities to do so in the first place.

“It is certainly a start that we can begin to challenge our own biases and certainly pay men and women the same in the same job, BUT we could also start valuing what women and diversity, in general, brings to a boardroom table,” Dr. Tang explained.