Sexism in Space

Has anyone noticed that the majority of astronauts are male? Well, Mary Roach touched base on this subject. The women I mentioned before who was "kissed against her will" by another crew mate was more of a victim of institutional sexism then a victim of sexual harassment. The Russian men prefer women to act like women, not equals.Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space for the Soviet Union in 1963 and since then, only two women have flown as cosmonauts. The first, Svetlana Savitskaya, was handed a floral-print apron when she floated through the Salyut hutch. Sexism still exists today it seems, so to all the ladies out there make sure you become an astronaut to prove these men wrong. I mean, if you like to live with the stress of confinement, sleep deprivation, language and cultural gaps, and lack of privacy, then this job would be perfect for you!