Last week at the Boston Science museum my granddaughter Erica purchased a book about fifty significant women that had made enormous contributions to society.The common thread in each case was ,despite their talents, they had to overcome massive prejudice and societal obstacles.It is not male bashing or merely political correctness to focus on the remaining obstacles that are still in our society regarding women.I want Erica and every girl to have the same opportunities as their male counterparts.Gender equity is good for everyone and society as a whole benefits from the talents and contributions of all its children.