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It is lazy sexism because engineers are nothing like the "bro" subculture. From the article you linked: > "The subculture is not defined consistently or concre
by verteu 8y ago
It is lazy sexism because engineers are nothing like the "bro" subculture. From the article you linked:
> "The subculture is not defined consistently or concretely, but refers to a type of "fratty masculinity"
Engineers are underrepresented in fraternities.
> predominantly "if not exclusively" white In Silicon Valley tech,
Asians are overrepresented by a factor of 10, while whites are roughly at parity with the demographics of the US.
> associated with frayed-brim baseball hats,
Engineers are less likely to care about sports than other men.
> oxford shirts,
Engineers are famously casual.
> sports team T-shirts,
Engineers are less likely to care about sports than other men.
cargo shorts,
> Maybe this one applies :)
and boat shoes or sandals
> Boat shoes? Hardly.