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Lemma, a short statement you believe to be true
- No names, respond to the idea not the person
- Stay on topic, the lemma stays in the center
- Rate other lemmas, highest rise to the top
- Tags, follow what you care about
#literature
#equality
Fact
Compelling
2yr
Enough men have won awards, is should be given to a real woman instead.
#literature
#equality
Some Evidence
Somewhat convincing
2yr
Their previous work was about helping people understand the experiences and reality of women, therefore that fact it was written by men means it is less sincere.
#literature
#equality
Strong Evidence
Convincing
2yr
It shows you that now being a woman increases your chances of winning an award rather than historically decreases it.
#literature
#equality
Opinion
Irrelevant
2yr
The award is based on merit, so it shouldn't matter what the gender of the writer is.
#literature
#equality
Fact
Compelling
2yr
In the past many woman have written under male pen names in order to increase their chances of getting published.
#literature
#equality
Opinion
Irrelevant
2yr
The prize is supposed to be given to a writer, not writers plural, so they should be disqualified anyway.
#literature
#equality
Opinion
Irrelevant
2yr
It is deception to try to pass their work off as written by a woman.
#literature
#equality
Opinion
Irrelevant
2yr
If 3 men pose as a woman under a pen name to increase their chances of winning an award and then win, they should be disqualified or asked to give the 1m EUR back.