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When paleontologist Riley Black learned that several scientists in her field had appeared in the Epstein files, she wasn't remotely shocked.

The files have revealed the extent of the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's connections not only with powerful politicians and business leaders, but also hundreds of scientists, some of whom accepted funding from him long after his 2008 conviction on soliciting prostitution with a minor.

As the paleontology community reckons with the fallout of these revelations, women in the field say they are a symptom of a deeper misogyny and power imbalance in the field.

CBC spoke to several women in paleontology, both on and off the record, who describe navigating spaces where abuse and harassment are rampant, funding and fame are prioritized above all else and institutions protect established men at the top at the expense of younger women trying to build careers.

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[–] panthera_@lemmy.today 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Is the problem really just seeking funds? The article said that Horner sent an email thanking Jeffrey and the girls. The problem is desire for sex outside of marriage.

[–] sneakypersimmon@lemmy.today 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The problem is desire for power over others.

[–] panthera_@lemmy.today 1 points 18 hours ago

But the movie should have his love for Chani and his children overcome a desire for power.