[troutman]

Codes of Conduct: A Brief History of Civility, Inclusivity, Sexism and Skepticism

http://www.csicop.org/specialarticle...sm_and_skeptic

A 1996 article by DeeAnne Wymer on “Why Are There So Few Female Skeptics?” suggested why women may not be so eager to involve themselves in skepticism. It noted, “Family and work demands leave women with little time for any outside activities; sexism among male members creates an unpleasant atmosphere for women; groups seldom focus on topics of interest to women; skeptics are generally recruited from the sciences, fields with fewer women.”

http://www.pointofinquiry.org/rebecc..._and_feminism/