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But we all need role models to model ourselves after and sadly, there is a lack of women role models in computing. I'm not saying they don't exist - but it is a

But we all need role models to model ourselves after and sadly, there is a lack of women role models in computing. I'm not saying they don't exist - but it is an predominantly male profession. Think back to why you got interested in computers, wasn't it because you had someone to look up to? Perhaps some family member or a computing legend? Women also need women role models and those usually just don't randomly appear - there is a certain critical mass that might have to be created with other methods, perhaps with encouragement from the so called "allies" the article mentions, although that might not be the best way to put it. Young women have to look at it as a viable career option to work in computing, and for that to happen they need someone to pave the way.

kentrado 11y ago
> But we all need role models to model ourselves after and sadly, there is a lack of women role models in computing. I'm not saying they don't exist - but it is an predominantly male profession. We can dispute that. >Think back to why you got interested in computers, wasn't it because you had someone to look up to? Perhaps some family member or a computing legend? It was because I saw someone playing videogames in the computer at my mom's job. He was a man, but in no way he was a role model. He could've been an alien and I still would only be fascinated about the computer. I didn't care for the guy at all. >Women also need women role models and those usually just don't randomly appear - there is a certain critical mass that might have to be created with other methods, perhaps with encouragement from the so called "allies" the article mentions, although that might not be the best way to put it. I fail to see why should I care. >Young women have to look at it as a viable career option to work in computing, and for that to happen they need someone to pave the way. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. This is what you say. What you really want is special treatment for women in computing e.g. quotas, grants and internships. I do not care for any of that. The way I see those things do more harm than good.
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kentrado 11y ago

> But we all need role models to model ourselves after and sadly, there is a lack of women role models in computing. I'm not saying they don't exist - but it is an predominantly male profession. We can dispute that. >Think back to why you got interested in computers, wasn't it because you had someone to look up to? Perhaps some family member or a computing legend? It was because I saw someone playing videogames in the computer at my mom's job. He was a man, but in no way he was a role model. He could've been an alien and I still would only be fascinated about the computer. I didn't care for the guy at all. >Women also need women role models and those usually just don't randomly appear - there is a certain critical mass that might have to be created with other methods, perhaps with encouragement from the so called "allies" the article mentions, although that might not be the best way to put it. I fail to see why should I care. >Young women have to look at it as a viable career option to work in computing, and for that to happen they need someone to pave the way. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. This is what you say. What you really want is special treatment for women in computing e.g. quotas, grants and internships. I do not care for any of that. The way I see those things do more harm than good.

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