Why do women make better film editors?

Why do women make better film editors?

Read original Article Here by Thomas Hobbs
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I don't think the article answers the question at all. Women have been editors since the beginning of cutting film in the early 1900's. When sound came into play in the mid-20's women were pushed out of the cutting room too, because editing was becoming 'technical.' It was still easier in the cutting room for women to succeed than elsewhere under the studio system.

Then as now we hear that women have more attention to detail. It is believed that their craft (think knitting/sewing) skills encourage that particular trait. Male directors also say that women are softer and maternal in their guidance.

My question is why does a maternal nature matter? Is it that we don't challenge directors in the same way a man might? Does the perception of softness apply to feminine male editors? Are editors supposed to support the director or are we meant to challenge them so as to improve the film itself?

Women have been involved in the film industry since its inception. Learn more about those pioneers here: https://vimeo.com/187436869.