> What would be the consequence if it were scientifically proven that men had a slight biological advantage over women in software engineering? They're already

> What would be the consequence if it were scientifically proven that men had a slight biological advantage over women in software engineering? They're already hedged against that. They would claim that only means that the software engineering process / profession was designed to cater to masculine traits, and as a result, is sexist. It's yet another tool of the patriarchy. That software engineering has worked out as it has so far isn't indicative of success because we don't have the alternative profession to compare it to. One that puts more value in diversity, empathy, avoiding conflict, and working cooperatively. If only we valued those things more, men wouldn't have such a leg up. That's the fun part of these views: they can't ever be proven wrong. There's always another level of underlying oppression for any perceivable sleight.