Hi Evan. It's adorable that you think this perpetuates patriarchal norms. Let me explain in detail why I do this, and why I'm not going to stop doing it: (1/4)
https://twitter.com/EvanDove/status/1415743206424256519
I used to be fine with students using my first name. And then I started talking with female colleagues who found that their students were far more likely to use their first name in interactions, diminishing their authority. (2/4)
Furthermore, they also told me that male profs who act super-casual about this are part of the problem, since students then think, "Why can't I call her Mary is I can call that prof Dan?" So maybe, Evan, you're actually part of the problem? (3/4)
Initially addressing a professor in a more formal way is the smart play. The prof can always reply "just call me X." Having to correct the student the other way is hella-awkward. And if you somehow think common courtesy leads to feelings of human inequality, I can't help you. Ta!
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