To the Editor:
After reading the article "Major Gender Discrepancies" [April 30, 1997, The Dartmouth], I found myself quite disturbed by, among a number of things, certain quotations, or better, generalizations, by WISP Director Mary Pavone. In particular, Pavone was quoted as saying that "They [men] go into ... economics and engineering to do banking and consulting and make money." Later: "The notion is that women see a degree in biology as a way to help people." I would challenge Ms. Pavone to provide some evidence to support her blanket statements. Perhaps the article, as well, should have included some hard facts either supporting or debunking these ideas.
I urge the readership of The Dartmouth to keep its eyes open to the number of foolish generalizations which are often to be found printed within.
