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Because, currently, women are in the minority. We're well aware the environment is hostile, that's why these articles are prevalent. Fortunately, people keep
by lotsofcows 12y ago
Because, currently, women are in the minority.
We're well aware the environment is hostile, that's why these articles are prevalent.
Fortunately, people keep raising awareness. Over time, it will require less and less strength to survive as a woman in our male dominated arena. Eventually the average woman will be happy working in a tech startup and we can all be happy that the world has grown up a little.
- ChikkaChiChi 12y agoMore needs to be done to raise awareness of assholes that create a hostile environment, not to separate us into a classification based on genitalia. We're all humans and those of us who aren't complete shitheels know how to work together and even encourage people that are somehow different. If your mileage varies, shame those that are making you feel that way.
- pardees 12y agoHey, I'm the author! I agree, more needs to be done, which is why I talked about the code of conduct. Unfortunately, most tech startups and tech events don't have any protection in place for those feeling harassed to say anything. Your comment on shaming assumes that the industry sees all women and men on equal footing, instead of based on their social clout. The most disturbing trend I've noticed as a women in tech for 4 years is that predatory, well-known men target new up-and-coming women on the scene so if the women do complain, the men will pretty much be untouchable.
- pardees 12y agoThank you!