On 13 July 2018, I was interviewed by Michelle Elias on microaggressions, for SBS News. Below is an excerpt featuring my comments.
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Interview: Decolonise Space
On 25 May 2018, I was interviewed by Newsweek on the inequalities embedded into the way people imagine colonising other planets. I discussed how the language we use about ‘colonising’ Mars whitewashes the history of colonialism on Earth:
Continue reading Interview: Decolonise SpaceInterview: Making New Worlds
On 15 November 2017, I was interviewed for the ‘Making New Worlds’ podcast, by Erika Nesvold. The episode, ‘Why Are We Going?’ examines our motivations for settling space. The issue we discuss is not about scientific space exploration (collecting data about other planets), but whether it is ethical for humans to settle in Mars or other planets. My responses represent sociological considerations about the inequality that is inherent in colonialism. Below is an excerpt from the transcript.
Continue reading Interview: Making New WorldsInterview: Having A Racial Preference
On 01 October 2017, I was interviewed by Triple J, on ‘Having a racial preference.’
Continue reading Interview: Having A Racial PreferenceInterview: Intersectionality and Identity Politics
On 9 September 2017, writer and social justice coordinator with the American Humanist Association, Sincere Kirabo, interviewed me for The Establishment. He asked me about misunderstandings of intersectionality and the problems with the term “identity politics.” Below, read an excerpt of the article, ‘Why Your Criticisms of Intersectionality and Identity Politics Sound Ridiculous.’
Continue reading Interview: Intersectionality and Identity PoliticsInterview: Women Astronomers of Colour Face Discrimination
On 20 July 2017, I was interviewed by Rachael Lallensack for Nature. The article, ‘Female Astronomers of Colour Face Daunting Discrimination,’ reports on new research, which finds that two-fifths report of women astronomers of colour feel unsafe at work, and 18% have concerns about attending conferences.
Continue reading Interview: Women Astronomers of Colour Face DiscriminationThe Sociology of Abortion Politics, Aussie-Style
Published on Seattle Star.
This week, on 11 May 2017, a bill to decriminalize abortion in the state of New South Wales, Australia, was defeated 14 to 25. This means abortion, despite a two year legislative campaign ,remains a crime under the Criminal Act.
Continue reading The Sociology of Abortion Politics, Aussie-StyleInterview: Science and Sexism
On 11 November 2015, I was interviewed by Lauren Morello, for Nature. The article, ‘Science and sexism: In the eye of the Twitterstorm,’ explores how social media supports public discussion about sexism in science. Read an excerpt below.
Continue reading Interview: Science and SexismThe Myth About Women in Science? Bias at Work in the Study of Gender Inequality in STEM
Published on London School of Economics Impact Blog.
Robust empirical research shows that women are less likely to be hired for STEM jobs, as well as promoted, remunerated and professionally recognised in every respect of academic life. Earlier this month, however, a widely reported study suggested gender bias is largely a myth. Zuleyka Zevallos evaluates the study and argues it fails to simulate the conditions in which hiring decisions are made. The process of hiring any professional is the outcome of social interaction. Biases shape social exchanges.
Continue reading The Myth About Women in Science? Bias at Work in the Study of Gender Inequality in STEMInterview: Black and Latina Women Scientists Sometimes Mistaken for Janitors
On 6 February 2015, my research with my colleagues was featured in an article by Brigid Schulte for The Washington Post.
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On 3 December 2014, I was interviewed by Stephanie Pappas, for Live Science. The article, ‘Wikipedia’s Gender Problem Gets a Closer Look,’ looks at sexism in Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation reports that only 10% of Wikipedia editors are women. Read an exercept below.
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