100th woman in space, Emily Calandrelli, stands up to 'small men' on the internet: 'I should have expected this.

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The astronaut and MIT engineer's monumental milestone was marred by misogyny: "Instead of being on cloud nine, I’m crying in my seat."

100th woman in space, Emily Calandrelli, stands up to 'small men' on the internet: 'I should have expected this. : Read more

 

[Unclear Engineer]

It is sad that some people like to publicly attack others. But, it seems that is profitable. See "What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?" https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gp555xy5ro

That said, the whole article seems to be more about profit and propaganda than actual science or real news. It doesn't really seem that "rare" to be the hundredth person of a particular gender, race, religion or whatever to have done something. So, how is this event really any different from the 99th or the (upcoming?) 101st?

The only difference that I see is that Ms. Calandrelli is an "astronaut, MIT engineer, bestselling author, TV host and STEM influencer." And, she is using this event, much like a "stunt", to attract the attention she wants for herself and perhaps her "causes".

And, even this negative type publicity actually helps her personally in that regard, gaining her more attention and substantial empathy, too.

But, it probably does have a negative effect on those viewers who are female and that she is hoping to influence into going into STEM carriers.

If we are really serious about creating colonies of humans off-Earth, we are going to need some women who are capable and willing.

 

[KenFromCranston]

It is sad that some people like to publicly attack others. But, it seems that is profitable. See "What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?" https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gp555xy5ro

That said, the whole article seems to be more about profit and propaganda than actual science or real news. It doesn't really seem that "rare" to be the hundredth person of a particular gender, race, religion or whatever to have done something. So, how is this event really any different from the 99th or the (upcoming?) 101st?

The only difference that I see is that Ms. Calandrelli is an "astronaut, MIT engineer, bestselling author, TV host and STEM influencer." And, she is using this event, much like a "stunt", to attract the attention she wants for herself and perhaps her "causes".

And, even this negative type publicity actually helps her personally in that regard, gaining her more attention and substantial empathy, too.

But, it probably does have a negative effect on those viewers who are female and that she is hoping to influence into going into STEM carriers.

If we are really serious about creating colonies of humans off-Earth, we are going to need some women who are capable and willing.

Good point especially since there were two women on the flight. How did they determine who was #100 and #101? A coin flip?

 

[tezzason]

Good point especially since there were two women on the flight. How did they determine who was #100 and #101? A coin flip?

Possibly both figures are incorrect. I suspect #103 or #104 is closer to the mark, insofar as three women Chinese Taikonauts have been into space.: - Liu Yang, Wang Yaping and Wang Haoze. Liu Yang: China's first female taikonaut, who flew on Shenzhou 9 in 2012. Wang Yaping: The second Chinese woman in space, and the first to perform a spacewalk. In 2022, she set the record for the longest stay in space by a Chinese woman at 197 days. Wang Haoze: China's first civilian female astronaut, who flew on Shenzhou-19 to the Tiangong space station. Wang is a nuclear rocket scientist who designed and developed unconventional rocket engines

 

[COLGeek]

I think the number is largely irrelevant. She was attacked more for being a she and how she responded.

To attack her was wrong and disrespectful. Period.