Re:Learning to Code as a Woman Changed My Life
by j45 on Friday January 05, 2018 @08:52AM
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All areas of the world are not the same in terms of having access to or knowing of possibilities. There may be valid experiences that you or I can't imagine and valid folks this article will help.
The issue is far beyond becoming informed for one's self - the reality is students higher on a socio-economic scale organically have more support and mentors around them.
Children do not pick the families and environments they are born into. It's true living in a marginalized group you do have to believe in and support yourself a lot more and likely differently than others. Ones hard work also goes towards the basic necessities with a lot more of your attention and effort before pushing towards higher, life transforming goals.
This advice to pursue software development as a way to transform and improve one's life doesn't only apply to women, but a lot of children would benefit from this message.
The issue is far beyond becoming informed for one's self - the reality is students higher on a socio-economic scale organically have more support and mentors around them.
Children do not pick the families and environments they are born into. It's true living in a marginalized group you do have to believe in and support yourself a lot more and likely differently than others. Ones hard work also goes towards the basic necessities with a lot more of your attention and effort before pushing towards higher, life transforming goals.
This advice to pursue software development as a way to transform and improve one's life doesn't only apply to women, but a lot of children would benefit from this message.