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Looks like about 20% of comp sci grads in the US are women. Seems like the very simple "why". As for that why... idk probably need to change how kids grow up
by siphor 4y ago
Looks like about 20% of comp sci grads in the US are women. Seems like the very simple "why". As for that why... idk probably need to change how kids grow up en-masse. My guess, which probably isn't worth much, is it'll happen slowly, but will probably take a generation or two.
There's probably also some genetically encoded differences on risk-averseness (another guess). FAANG is a great gig and is much more predictable and stable.
- dsr_ 4y agoCultural factors consistently swamp genetic explanations for things which aren't obvious morphology and biology.
- YetAnotherNick 4y agoConsistently is a big word without any proof. After all scientists have found many of gender norm in nearest animals and completely isolated human tribes.
- ceeplusplus 4y agoTestosterone is a known causative factor for aggression and risk taking. Men have more testosterone than women.
- nfw2 4y agoAnother potential difference could be prioritization of work-life balance, which would generally be better at a FAANG company than a startup.