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The author is trying to correct the problem that people dressing in a feminine way are not seen as technical. If people who wear business suits have such a prob

• rezistik 12y ago
  It's about identifying the problem though. Is it sexism, or is it general prejudice? A dress is definitely more feminine, but it's also more professional. In the same vein, if you were a suit it would be more professional. My point is she was treated as less technical because people assumed she was. When she dressed in the "nerd uniform" people treated her like a technical member. If that's the case then it isn't sexism, it's prejudice regarding professional appearance. There is certainly sexism in the tech world but I don't think this is a great example personally.
  • stephenboyd 12y ago
    Keep in mind that the "nerd uniform" was created by only one gender. And most dresses are not stuffy professional attire. Most of my female friends wear casual dresses in casual situations.
    • rezistik 12y ago
      Definitely something to keep in mind. When I dress up at programming events, by dress up I mean a button up and nice jeans I stick out. I have people assume I'm non technical. My real point is that she was treated like a programmer when she dressed in a t shirt and jeans. It wasn't about her sex, it was about her clothing. I'm all for abolishing the t shirt jeans combo personally, I like wearing adult clothing. But our industry is founded on t shirts, flip flops and ill fitting jeans. If you look substantially out of place, you'll be treated as out of place. I delight in proving that I fit in despite my appearance. But that's a me thing. I don't expect everyone to act or feel that way.