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This is a serious problem, even today, but the article seems to fail at addressing it.

1. The "nurturing" sort of work isn't inferior to the analytical style of work. Both are important. Raising children is one of the most important things we do, and God knows a lot of people aren't doing a very good job of it.

2. The erroneous assumption that men are always better-suited to analytical work and women are nurturers is problematic and ridiculous. It screws people both ways. Male nurses are considered effeminate, while women who excel analytically are underestimated.

3. Combating sexism in academia, research and medicine is a noble goal, but I don't see solutions being put forward here.