I’m an Ex-Google Woman Tech Leader and I’m Sick of Our Approach to Diversity

Re:I’m an Ex-Google Woman Tech Leader and I’m Sick of Our Ap... by gaius on Monday August 14, 2017 @04:55PM (#15012791)

Think kids that don't have role models of their gender/ethnicity

It's funny, because I am an ethnic minority. I mean that almost literally; outside of my family I have met exactly one person of my same ethnicity. If I had been waiting for a role model I would still be waiting. So my lived experience means I am pretty skeptical of the need for one's role model to match one's skin colour (or anything else).

Incase it matters my role models were Avon and Scotty.

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Re:I’m an Ex-Google Woman Tech Leader and I’m Sick of Our Ap... by Infinitesimus on Tuesday August 15, 2017 @06:24AM (#15016911)

I'm not saying everyone needs one. I happen to be a minority similar to you and I grew up without seeking a role model that looked like me.

As time has passed and I've encountered more people from all walks of life, I have started to see that for some people, it is _really_ important to see someone "like them" in a role they never thought they could fill.

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