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Originally Posted by TGS
The world is dominated by white men - the publishing world is no different.
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Are there figures for the gender discrepancy in the publishing industry?
Added: I found it interesting that Virago republished Margaret Oliphant's 'Hester' (in a tatty version that was basically a photocopy of a public domain edition, with an added introduction).
Oliphant would never have been published but for the generous munificence she received from men in the publishing industry (specifically Blackwells). Their support went far beyond the bounds of commercial interest.
But for these men, Oliphant's voice would be unheard today. It's sad we're supposed to villify them these days, rather than offering them the thanks they deserve.
Another addition (soz): As a purely personal opinion, I'm not in sympathy with a world view that divides humanity into 'white' people and 'black' people. I've never met a 'white' person, or a 'black' person; and I can't help thinking that such terms perpetuate division, rather than otherwise.
