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That was my initial reaction as well when I first heard about such an event. What's the point in segregating when there is already a segregation? But then I tho
by rndn 12y ago
That was my initial reaction as well when I first heard about such an event. What's the point in segregating when there is already a segregation? But then I thought why even bother in which context an event with good intentions is held and as someone who favors utilitarianism I felt a little stupid that this wasn't my initial thought. From what I've heard these kind of events do have success, and the main motivation is, I guess, to create opportunities where women don't feel like a minority and where they can be role models for each other and people outside of tech. It's basically an attempt to break through the conjectured circular problem that women in tech are a minority because they are a minority.
- mechazawa 12y agoSounds like a solid point. >where they can be role models for each other and people outside of tech. Wouldn't it be a good idea to put more women who reach accomplisments in tech in the spotlight? Because I rarely hear about the results etc of conferences like these.
- icebraining 12y agoPutting more women in the spotlight might be a good idea, but these events don't prevent doing so as well. If anything, they might help by increasing their visibility.
- mirimir 12y agoMore broadly, the point is creating safe space for learning and development. It's harder to develop new ways of being in an environment that reinforces the old ones.