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Interesting, but one thing bothered me. >Right now, most founders have computer science backgrounds. More men choose math and science focused college majors, l
by tmh88j 15y ago
Interesting, but one thing bothered me.
>Right now, most founders have computer science backgrounds. More men choose math and science focused college majors, like computer science. I don’t think it’s a result of little boys playing with science kits and being praised for their smarts versus little girls playing school with their dolls and receiving accolades for their looks. I think it’s more a matter of schooling.
Is the author suggesting that females don't receive math or science in their K-12 studies? Of course if you study fashion you're not going to be taking calculus, so I'm not quite sure what she's getting at.
>Math education sucks, it rewards mindless repetition more than strategic problem solving and successful application of concepts.
edit: Ok, I totally agree but for standardized testing. It all depends on the teacher. One more thing though, is the author implying men are better at math?
- dfxm12 15y agoI think what she's getting at is that "entrepreneurship is not presented as an option in fields women are interested in". I agree that "Starting your own business 101" is probably not in the fashion design curriculum, but it isn't in the computer science curriculum either. My alma-mater has a fashion/business dual degree program where you graduate with an MBA. It was just about 100% female. The fact is entrepreneurship is hard, no matter who you are. Successful entrepreneurs are successful because they are talented and self-motivated, not because of a degree they got; they are largely self-taught as well.