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I work in the education system and the primary reason there's been a lot of push for women in tech is due to the negativity around technology / computers. Girl
by rickyc091 12y ago
I work in the education system and the primary reason there's been a lot of push for women in tech is due to the negativity around technology / computers. Girl enjoy the use of technology, but they would never pursue it as a career since it's not the "cool" thing to do. You get labeled as a geek, a nerd, etc. You basically become an outsider. When you're young, it's all about reputation. This is why people are trying to get girls interested in technology at an early age and change their mindset.
- garmain 12y agoDoes this mean that tech is inherently the "cool" thing to do? Or that men are less likely to be labeled as a geek, a nerd etc? Or less susceptible for this? The way you put it, it seems to me like somehow these effects are less strong for men. Why would that be the case?