‘Rude’ peer reviews inflict most damage on women and minorities

Probably, white men are less likely to admit that they are suffering from unprofessional reviews just as badly as other people?

In scholarly book publishing, decent editors know to edit out unprofessional, cruel, and rude comments. Most peer reviewers don't understand that editors are sometimes auditioning them as potential authors. I'm asking myself, do I want to work with this reviewer some day? My simple advice: don't be a jerk.

Surly the authors of such comments are guilty of sexism in in the work place.As such should be sanctioned.I can imagine the repercussions if the comments were racist or homophobic.Aaah sexism always the acceptable face of discrimination.