Do you think the so-called gentleman's agreements still exist today, or have they been replaced by more definitive guidance and contracts?

Do you think the so-called gentleman's agreements between heads of institutions that were meant to govern areas of focus in Rosalind's time still exist today, or have they been replaced by more definitive guidance and contracts?

Gentlemen’s agreements may exists but I highly doubt it. Its always a race to the finish line and often that means doing whatever is necessary to finish first ( lots of underhandedness ).

I believe in some fields gentlemen's agreements still exist and it is difficult for women to infiltrate those groups. Individual women make it in but not the majority of them. Until roles are more equal these divides will exist.

I have no proof or inside knowledge of “gentlemen’s agreements”, but in today’s world there are so many more women in research. However, whether one is a man or a women, each person wants to still get individual credit for positive results.

Elizabeth

I doubt that gentlemen's agreements of the magnitude of this one still exist. We are far too litigious.

I suppose those "gentlemen's agreements" depend on the gentlemen.

In science today, 'gentlemen's agreements' are highly unethical and everything is spelled out specifically in contracts. This is to correct the ethics problems of earlier years (up through the mid-1900s) when things were tested in people without their knowledge, tissue samples were taken to use for research without patient consent, etc. Perhaps in other industries these 'gentlemen's agreements' may still exist but certainly not in science. No scientist would be able to publish findings without the strict guidelines that exist today.

I think there are many who wish they still existed, but in this day and age that belief can be dangerous and self destructive. These days we more aware now that there is always someone ready to take advantage of anyone they can - scams and backstabbing are prevalent and the culture of self-interest prevails.

Today's world relies on contracts, written contracts. A person is a fool to rely on a handshake for any monetary agreement or any substantive agreement. Anyone can promise anything. Both parties have to have something legally in writing to prove a deal was made. If a person says I promised you $5,000 for using your house for a party, how is that person going to prove it or have the legal right to collect the money? A judge will ask for proof. And do it through an attorney. I have read of women who lost thousands of dollars to a so-called boyfriend when he asked to borrow money. No contract, no deal.

I don't think there is a "gentleman's" agreement. Everything is in writing now.

No.. This has not ever really existed