In programming, the internet is the great equalizer. Have your work speak for itself, have your reviews speak for themselves, and this may be a faster vector fo

In programming, the internet is the great equalizer. Have your work speak for itself, have your reviews speak for themselves, and this may be a faster vector for advancement than at a job. This is the meritocracy argument. I am sympathetic to it, and agree to a great extent. But the main objection—and it's an important one—is that an unbalanced, male-dominated workplace becomes less attractive to women. In most cases, it probably isn't even conscious - but it can become pretty hostile.