Jed’s got some thoughts up on gender bias in the SF/F sub/accepetance rate. I found this tidbit a bit close to home for myself:
…it seems plausible to me (though I have only anecdotal evidence) that there’s potential for vicious circles here; if women perceive a magazine as not being a good place for women to get published, they may be less likely to submit there.
Ah. Yes. I suddenly realize I don’t remember the last time I submitted to the Mag of SF/F, despite their speedy return times…