Sister Claims She’s a Woman of STEM as a Gemologist, But is She Really?

In a family filled with doctors, inventors, professors, and even a former NASA employee, one sister, Queenie, has always felt like the black sheep. While she excelled in art and English, she struggled with science and math. After obtaining an arts degree and working in the jewelry industry, Queenie became a certified gemologist. Feeling accomplished, she proudly declared herself a ‘woman of STEM.’ However, her sister disagreed, sparking a heated debate within the family.

The STEM-Heavy Family

Queenie’s Struggles in School

Arts Degree and Jewelry Industry

Becoming a Gemologist

The Controversial Statement ️

Disagreeing on ‘Woman of STEM’

Comparing Education and Careers

Family’s STEM Achievements

Queenie’s Anger

Gemology vs. Science

Comparing to Astrology

Questioning Gemology’s Science

Is Gemology a True STEM Field? ‍♀️

As Queenie proudly claims her new career as a gemologist makes her a ‘woman of STEM,’ her sister disagrees, arguing that gemology isn’t a true scientific field. This disagreement leads to a family debate, with Queenie feeling hurt and angry. Is gemology really a STEM field, or is it more like the astrology practiced by their eccentric aunt? Read on to see what others have to say about this controversial topic.

OP belittles sister’s STEM job, causing deep insecurities. YTA

Polishing a turd into a diamond? Gemologist needed to verify!

OP tries to correct sister’s profession, gets schooled with sources. YTA

A comment referencing Sheldon Cooper sparks a discussion on the definition of STEM and emotional intelligence. YTA.

Sister in STEM: Commenter calls out OP for being a double AH

Gemology is a science, but OP is TA for belittling sister’s career

Gatekeeping women in STEM? YTA according to commenters

Commenter calls out someone for bad behavior.

Gemology is a branch of mineralogy/geoscience, so it qualifies as STEM. Gate-keeping STEM is unnecessary. YTA

A sarcastic reply to a rude comment.

Don’t be an a**hole, gemology is a recognized science specialty

Gemology Guardian vs. STEM Sheriff

Gatekeeping a family member’s career choice? YTA

Commenter insults OP’s STEM credentials, receives vulgar response.

Debate on whether gemology is a science or an art.

Commenter defends sister’s STEM credentials, calls out family’s elitism.

Sister’s STEM claim gets shut down, but is it justified?

Gatekeeping in scientific communities: necessary or harmful?

Commenter defends gemologist, sparks username-related banter with agreeable reply.

Supportive comment shuts down STEM elitism

Gemologist’s STEM credentials questioned, accused of being YTA.

Commenter calls out OP for being wrong and a snob

Don’t be a gemstone snob! YTA needs to check their superiority complex

Gemologist’s STEM claim questioned, sparks heated EQ vs IQ debate

Gemology is science, don’t gatekeep STEM

Sibling rivalry turns ugly over STEM credentials

Commenter calls out dismissive and toxic family, deems OP YTA

Commenter accuses OP of looking down on sister’s STEM field.

Don’t be a STEM snob, lift others up

Commenter calls out subject as pretentious YTA

English degree ≠ drug addict. Don’t shame sister’s choices.

Debate over whether gemology is a science sparks controversy

Sister belittles family’s jobs, called out for STEM snobbery. YTA

Commenter calls out OP for being TA and questioning sister’s STEM credibility.

Sibling rivalry gets heated over STEM credentials

A former STEM elitist learns the value of other fields.

Commenter calls out OP for lack of empathy and superiority.

Gatekeeping STEM? YTA. Your sister deserves better.

Sibling criticizes sister’s STEM credentials, calls her ‘a**hole’

Gemology is science, YTA is jealous. STEM doesn’t teach manners.

Don’t be a gatekeeper! Let your sister be proud

Gemology vs. astrology? YTA. The disdain for your sister is obvious

Female power engineer defends gemology as a valid STEM field

Gemology requires STEM knowledge, YTA for belittling sister’s expertise.

Don’t invalidate her experience. YTA needs to check their privilege.

Sister accused of STEM gatekeeping, called out for condescension.

Defending a Gemologist’s STEM credibility against YTA accusation

Sibling rivalry turns toxic, YTA for rubbing it in.

Commenter defends STEM skills, criticizes superiority complex.

Grad school fail? Commenter calls out gemologist’s misunderstanding.

Gatekeeping STEM? YTA. Let your sister shine

Gemology vs. astrology? YTA’s comparison sparks outrage