On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 1:13 AM, Melinda Shore <melinda.shore@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I don't know if the diversity group has opted not to work
on gender issues because it's just too contentious, because
regional issues are easier, because they're planning to work
on it later, because of lack of interest, ... but it's pretty
striking.
I don't think there has been any such discussion (atleast publicly on the list). Lack of discussion is not evidence of bias. The issues discussed were familiar to most people on the list. The best way is to jump on the list and make some suggestion and see how people respond, rather than make assumptions. Also regional issues are definitely non-trivial/not easier and very nuanced from region to region.
-- Vinayak