In this week's comments update, we recap the sexism row that was sparked after a survey by Dezeen discovered that only three of the world's 100 biggest architecture firms are led by women.
Mind the gap: Dezeen's survey, which found a "shocking" lack of gender diversity at senior positions within architecture, sparked a debate about maternity leave in the comments section.
"No woman who works in this industry is surprised by this," wrote a frustrated Yethica.
But Henry felt that the findings were indicative of previous mistakes: "When it comes to management positions today in architecture, these are all people have been in the profession for around 20-30 years."
"30 years ago there can be no dispute that there was a massive gender inequality in the profession and the result is these statistics." "Many really good architects like tiny practices or being a sole trader, even working from home. This situation suits many very good women architects," added Colin MacGillivray
However, Yethica wasn't having any of it: "Not all women are mothers. And even if we are, I only know one woman who has taken 'years off'. It's hard to recognise your own bias, but both of your comments are perfect examples of the built-in misogyny and bias in this profession."
"The 'one powerful woman' is usually an individual who has chosen to focus on her career by possibly sacrificing the prospect of a family. And for the record, it is n...