In case its helpful for junior female academics, a strategy I often use when I suspect I'm getting asked to do service bc I'm female is to Suggest-A-Man.
Safest to suggest someone w/roughly same seniority as you. Doesn't hurt to throw in a "They seem to have ideas on [topic of service]."
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Safest to suggest someone w/roughly same seniority as you. Doesn't hurt to throw in a "They seem to have ideas on [topic of service]."
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Just don't be surprised if reason is "We want a woman." At which point you can disagree its necessary.
Been using it since I was 7 & asked to help w/holiday meals while my dad & brother sat. Works in that context too!