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Actually a phenomenon I have observed repeatedly in groups, that often as men start 'debating' or 'take over' that women become silent and passiv. As soon as the men leave they become more lively again.

It can also be difficult for a female group leader to keep the men in place, and keep them from taking over - hard work, I can tell you! :-)

by Fran (fran at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Oct 18th, 2008 at 01:42:02 AM EST
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Re: Questions to women! (4.00 / 3)

You're right, Fran, it's very difficult without having a committed group here for a period of time, but it is really important to bring it up. I'd expect everyone to have some concern about how they contribute here.

We really want the male input without changing the subject, going on tangents, etc. and some have tried, but many clearly abstain. There are different messages in that.
This concerns us all and it's too much work for one person, or just one FP to run (+InWales, Migeru)

A. LIVE BLOGGING A META SUBJECT
B. DOING THE SALON
C. Still having a life.

I hope we can continue to talk about this off hand and more members take time to comment.

Our knowledge has surpassed our wisdom. -Charu Saxena.

by metavision on Sat Oct 18th, 2008 at 05:34:30 AM EST
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Re: Questions to women! (4.00 / 4)

Just to be clear, my comment above was not about ET or the FP group, but groups I work with in my other life. :-)

by Fran (fran at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Oct 18th, 2008 at 05:36:48 AM EST
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Re: Questions to women! (4.00 / 3)

Oh, and thanks for the support. :-)

by Fran (fran at eurotrib dot com) on Sat Oct 18th, 2008 at 05:40:45 AM EST
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