While this may be a contributor now, I really doubt this is the main reason why men in tech don't talk to women more at school or work. I'd guess it has more to

While this may be a contributor now, I really doubt this is the main reason why men in tech don't talk to women more at school or work. I'd guess it has more to do with the fact that there are usually fewer overlapping interests and experiences between men and women than there are between men and men and many guys in tech have a hard time socially to start with, so it's just easier for guys to hang out with other guys (as I'm sure it is easier for women to relate more with other women). Also, a lot of men use certain body language and tone when they talk to other men that just may not be appropriate when talking to most women (of course there are exceptions). As one example, at least the area I work in, guys are constantly challenging each others egos. If you grew up as a guy, this is totally normal treatment for our culture, if not welcome treatment. I've heard of at least a few stories where a bunch of guys tried to treat a female colleague like one of the guys in this fashion and it usually turns out very poorly.