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So, I just wondered how many of you regulars are academics

104 replies

thanksjaneshusbandatcaresouth · 09/03/2018 20:16

Just that really!

There is quite a lot of theoretical stuff on the board.

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GirlDownUnder · 23/08/2019 17:43

thebewilderness Fri 09-Mar-18 20:19:44
High School drop out. Circa 1962.

Shock and only because there is no [awe] emoji.

I’ve lots to say, but it’s unintelligible. [hero]

watcheait · 23/08/2019 17:35

I'm an academic, have a PhD and am English.

TheFootOfMyStairs · 17/03/2018 02:09

Nope.

Just lived it.

mirialis · 17/03/2018 00:33

Not an academic but I have postgrad distinctions in two related disciplines that I suppose are pretty relevant to both the pre and post trans feminist discussion, though I never had a strongly feminist focus. Frankly I still find a lot of stuff that is being discussed baffling. I can't work out if the discussion is regressing or progressing! But I think as much as theoretical knowledge can be very helpful at times, it can also be a huge hindrance that makes people cling too firmly to a position and ignore the practical and everyday reality of human experience. I think the trans question - from both sides of the coin - is a good example of this

DebbieInBirmingham · 16/03/2018 20:23

Not a regular, but PhD Atomic Physics. I'm now a teacher.

Theswaggyotter · 16/03/2018 18:47

I have Medical degree and I do clinical work but not academic. I am British too
I did get to do one week of Women in history/ literature type course as part of my degree though!

titchy · 16/03/2018 18:38

Masters in Economics. Am one of those dreaded senior professional staff in HE that academics generally don't approve of Grin (In my defence at least I'm not a Director of Marketing.)

Freshlylaidterf · 16/03/2018 18:22

Degree in social science. Taught in FE for 20 years. Lots of feminist theory on curriculum! Retired now and miss nurturing future feminists!

BeyondDeadlySiren · 16/03/2018 18:15

(and I'm Welsh)

BeyondDeadlySiren · 16/03/2018 18:13

STEM final year Bsc student, with a provisional place for my masters in the autumn :)

BizzyFuxtons · 16/03/2018 18:10

I am (was). British, First Class Arts degree, PhD. Had a senior lectureship until I had the DC. 20 years of SAHMing later, I am divorced and unemployable, and wishing I had trained as a plumber or something similarly useful and lucrative. Confused

slug · 16/03/2018 18:07

MSc, work in higher education but not an academic. Working myself up to become a PhD student sometime in the near future.

SleightOfGender · 16/03/2018 17:25

Ha! Grin

the arrogance of the men was irritating

That and the politics and the endless meetings about meetings

SleightOfGender · 16/03/2018 17:24

I used to be - not anymore.

MrsJoshDun · 16/03/2018 17:21

I’m an academic.

blaaake · 16/03/2018 17:15

But I'm not an academic

blaaake · 16/03/2018 17:15

I have an economics and mathematics degree from LSE.

wildduckhunt · 16/03/2018 17:14

I have a degree, but not in anything related to feminism. And it was a while ago, so I struggle with the theoretical language sometimes.

Writersblock2 · 16/03/2018 16:36

Nope. MH issues in teens/20s made me drop out. If I could do it again I’d love to be a pathologist!

Amortentia · 16/03/2018 16:13

I thought twice about posting this as I’m currently feeling very paranoid, but thought to hell with it. I’m part way through my PhD and teach first year undergrads.

NoFucksImAQueen · 16/03/2018 14:55

I will be come September! I doubt my current access course qualifies me as an academic

2rebecca · 16/03/2018 14:54

No but have a degree.

AreYouTerfEnough · 16/03/2018 14:52

I’m a nurse. I don’t have a degree or even A Levels. I struggle with the theoretical language on here, but the trans issues have made it impossible to ignore so here I am. I keep up as best I can.

nNina22 · 16/03/2018 14:37

I am an academic. I have a PhD. I am British (specifically English)

DebbieInBirmingham · 10/03/2018 23:34

I'm a secondary school teacher.