Why do we let sexist creeps pervade the software industry?

Re:Why do we let sexist creeps pervade the software industry? by rokhayakebe on Thursday July 28, 2011 @05:27PM (#2819009)

I sympathize with you. What needs to be done is help these women be more confident and know they have every right to be where they are.

You think women are minority. Try being Black, from Africa, with an accent, and without a college degree. So believe when I say I feel you.

There are dicks everywhere. However I learned very early that 99% of what's holding people is within themselves and not the rest of the world. That goes for you, me, and every other minority.

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Re:Why do we let sexist creeps pervade the software industry? by uncr3ative on Thursday July 28, 2011 @07:26PM (#2819440)

I agree that instilling confidence that they have a right to be where they are and the ability to learn and be what they want is key.

I don't think women are generally a minority - I only ever feel like one when I start working with new teams at work or classrooms in the university. But being a minority everywhere you go -ugh- that sense of isolation sounds really tough :(

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