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Everyone is sexist to some degree, even women, even me. We all have unconscious biases because that's the way the human brain works. We do pattern matching. And
by mwetzler 13y ago
Everyone is sexist to some degree, even women, even me. We all have unconscious biases because that's the way the human brain works. We do pattern matching. And we currently live in an environment where women are _usually_ not amazing programmers and startup CEOS. Admitting that would add a lot more strength to PG's piece.
For more info and facts on unconscious bias and women in tech:
http://www.ncwit.org/sites/default/files/resources/ncwit_thefacts_rev2010.pdf http://www.ncwit.org/sites/default/files/resources/ncwit_the...
Unconscious bias is the reason a resume with a female name is rated more poorly, even by women.