But chemistry isn't the only science that interests females. Raphael has found that although her department only employs four women, many of her students are female. Sometimes there are more females in my classes, and that is nice. Even the aeronautical leadership and management classes taught by Kimble have their fair share of female students. Kimble acknowledges that there are still very few women in her field, but believes that her position as a female officer gives her more neutrality.
Women hold as much responsibility.
Like Kimble, receiving respect resolves itself as a good issue for both Carter and Raphael. Even when she was first hired, the only sense of discomfort came from the fact that she was new, not because she was a woman. There are enough jerks out there to make it unpleasant sometimes. Often Carter finds herself faced with an entire room of men when presenting research or attending a meeting. It is during these situations that she might encounter men who question her abilities.