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It seems like that could easily mean that certain groups are just less interested in certain types of work, no?
by nilkn 8y ago
It seems like that could easily mean that certain groups are just less interested in certain types of work, no?
- matthewmacleod 8y agoThen that suggests a fundamental brokenness. If the industry is structured in such a way that certain groups who are qualified have less interest in participating, then there is a problem in that industry.
- nilkn 8y agoIt could be that the industry is off-putting to certain groups of people. You're certainly right that this is a possibility. However, it could also be that some people actually just aren't all that interested in certain careers. A holistic point of view on this topic would take into account all factors rather than fixating on just one.
- ledfrog 8y agoHow about looking at more blue collar industries and see if your theory holds up. Say auto mechanics...I doubt there's a "problem" in that industry that keep more women from becoming mechanics. I can't tell you why most women are not that interested in cars, let alone working on them, but I know that it's true. The same could be said for garbage collectors, oil rig workers, etc. I've worked in tech all of my adult life and I rarely see women in this field. The few that have come through my places of work usually stay to get some basic computer experience and then move on to whatever they wanted to do in the first place. I have yet to meet a woman that has the same passion for all things tech that I and a lot of my male friends have. But let's say you're right...how would you propose that tech companies generate more interest that would appeal to women? I mean we all know women love to USE technology, apps, games, etc., but how can we get them to crossover to the side of creating, maintaining and supporting these things?
- anon12345690 8y agoabsolutely not interests are completely different from qualifications everyone is qualified to work at mcdonalds or drive a garbage truck or work in construction but most people arent interested in doing that
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- Asooka 8y agoLife would be pretty dull if everything was homogeneous.
- forapurpose 8y ago> that could easily mean that certain groups are just less interested in certain types of work, no? No; it says: "distribution of ... abilities"
- weberc2 8y ago“Distribution of preferences and abilities”.