Women's Contribution Downplayed

Not only do women lack role models at university, many disciplines ignore the contribution of women in society. Where women are acknowledged, they appear as stereotypes or exceptions to the 'study of man'. This form of sexism Is particularly difficult to identify and combat because It is contained in the structure and assumptions of the whole academic discipline; its history, theories and subject matter. It is sexism as invisible as the invisibility of women which it fosters.

University is no more exempt from sexism and discrimination against women than the rest of society. Women at university may be relatively advantaged but they are still oppressed.