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> I think this author brings her own fears about being included and being different with her. I think that was sort of the point and she addressed it. > Who c

> I think this author brings her own fears about being included and being different with her. I think that was sort of the point and she addressed it. > Who cares if you're the only person of a certain race on a team? Why is this significant? I spend a lot of time with my coworkers. It is important that we can relate to each other and perhaps even more importantly that we feel like we can relate to each other. Being paranoid about being an outsider isn't some crazy way of thinking. People perceived to be outsiders are frequently ostracized and we all know it.

stevenmays 12y ago
> Being paranoid about being an outsider isn't some crazy way of thinking. People perceived to be outsiders are frequently ostracized and we all know it. I think this is a self fulfilling prophecy. When you bring that fear with you into each interaction, and mold yourself to fit some group dynamic no one wins. And you're less likely to be included or FEEL included because you're scared and have modified your behavior to fit the group dynamic. Anyway, I have zero issues being a minority in tech. I have an awesome and interesting career, and I enjoy my coworkers.