Impact of Gender Transition in the Scientific Community

Ben Barris, a neurobiologist, shares his personal story of transitioning from Barbara to Ben. He was initially worried about how the scientific community and his colleagues would perceive him. However, after undergoing the transition, he found that people who didn't know about his gender history treated him with more respect and gave him the benefit of the doubt. This experience made him realize the subtle bias he had faced before and the impact of his gender on how others treated him. It highlights the influence of gender on interpersonal interactions.