In a discussion about equal opportunity with a male colleague, an established postdoc at my institute, he asked me why it should be fair to have women in fifty percent of the leadership positions everywhere. I reply, “Because women make up half of the population, and it is crucial that they are part of making important decisions.” He answers, “Yes, I would also like to be able to bear children but cannot. That’s not fair either.” After the conversation, he grandfatherly puts his hand on my shoulder and praises me for my pink sweater. He thinks it’s great if women dare to wear something like that.