Re: Sociology of mathematicians

Bob Kolker wrote:
pauldepstein@xxxxxxx wrote:



Is this typical, or is it just a problem of small sample sizes?

If this observation is typical, does this mean that the profession is
insufficiently accommodating towards the needs of mothers?

It is very hard to prove theorems and change diapers at the same time.

Motherhood and math don't mix well.

It is academic work and motherhood not math. Math has nothing to with it
at all



Bob Kolker

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