I think this has more to do with the demands society plays on the "role" of women versus the "role" of man. It is not about capabilities, but on society.

There is the argument that a father needs to be present i his children's life to be "a good father." If it is the mother's duty to tend to the children, should she not be more of an expert on behavior than a man who leaves the home everyday and observes random people that he has no relationship with? If those in psychologies history had taken this approach, as well as consulted with their spouses input, wisdom and experience, I truly believe their theories would have turned out differently, if not more rounded.

And for those we should recognize and give our full support with opportunities.

Is this true?

So a way to change this is to allow more woman into the field and be acknowledged.

But men do not ignore "sex," rather they ignore the intimacy.

The grievance is based on the woman not able to effectively whole heartedly give herself into the study of a specific study due to motherhood etc. But is not the wife/mother more capable to multitask than a man, we are different, and bring different attributes to the table. Because we are different should not discount us but bring a different perspective to the history and study of psychology.

What man/scientist/psychologist would read their books and draw from it exactly as they would a man's? Many women have used male pen names to gain accreditation.

Duly noted. It's a man's world.

Unfortunate, as woman have great insight. It is like the enlisted force in the military as opposed to the officers. The enlisted are the ground crew and see and handle the day to day workings, and with this experience are able to bring more to the table when observing and creating a better environment, as well as observing behaviors of others and their real selves.

Perhaps, women are so good at the day to day daily "little" things, that she completes the prestige and power for the man. What man has absolutely received recognition on his own merits? Influences, individuals have all played a part. This can even be said for women as well. It is just a little different.

"Nevertheless, IF a woman wanted" the same thing a man wanted, she would of course need to aim higher and work harder.

Wow this is a profound statement. It can be said that younger men and older men should come together as the old and young have perspectives to contribute, as well as women. To think, where we would be today in the study of psychology if woman had been just as accepted as a man throughout the history of these studies!

This is a good point, it is a "woman problem," but, women don't necessarily have the only problems, it's just one of many that can and needs to be addressed. This is important in the history of psychology because many times other problems are addressed, but this one seems to be on the back burner.

I like this acknowledgment.

It is more continuous. Maybe these "successive contributions" and history written is only credible because a man would not agree or even acknowledge women or women writing in the past.

I think it is important to note that, much of who man is, unconsciously, is related to a woman in their life.

"The Woman Problem," kind of funny this was written by a man, but even Boring understood that he did not understand women.

I think at this point we can start writing our own history where women are concerned. Of course draw from the knowledge of the past, but in this day and age, having a psychologist relating to a woman does more for the science of psychology and understanding how women work. Maybe men haven't been able to understand women because they are not women, and providing any science and studies to this point is futile without including women and their theories and approaches within the mix. Women need to be accounted for and recognized just as much as men.

I agree with Dr. Mitchell. Why are women accorded less recognition? Women certainly seem to work harder at the same job as a man and get paid less. This is important to the history of psychology because women have gotten used to being treated a certain way and discounted. The psychology of women has been affected by the culture and society.

This statement is true and recognizing that women mainly hold positions, like a secretary, is key to changing this problem. men are no the only ones capable. Especially where psychology of women comes into play. You would think that coming from a woman to a woman, they would be able to provide a more relatable position.