Stop making excuses for all-male panels
Toula Drimonis /
Ricochet
The persistence of all-male panels (just like all-white panels) is a sign of indifference and a serious lack of imagination and effort. Tackling the issue means men must play an active role in making them obsolete. If you’re a panel organizer or news producer, play close attention to the gender split, make a concerted effort to invite women, and consult Canadian databases of female experts so you never have to utter “But I couldn’t find a woman to speak” ever again.