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The extra irony is that's because computer programming was considered "women's work" in those early days, as basically a form of clerical work, like being a sec
by crunchatized 9y ago
The extra irony is that's because computer programming was considered "women's work" in those early days, as basically a form of clerical work, like being a secretary. So it was one of the few occupations that was traditionally socially acceptable for women to be in.
- wglb 9y agoThe period following "women's work" view of programming was the 60s. Balance was much better in the 60s and 70s, maybe part of the 80s.