equalitism

I want to work with more women.

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:27:20 +0200

Women of the tech world,

I know you’re out there. I see you at conferences and at coffee shops hacking all day. When you catch me looking at you working, I’m not looking for a wedding ring. I’m trying to see if you’re building something and if so, on what, for whom, so I can figure out how to find you.

I believe you have exceptional minds. You’ve continually challenged the company, held us accountable, and, personally, told me if my ideas suck. I appreciate that.

We need more of that.

We can’t find you if you’re not applying, and we want really badly to work with you. My motives are totally selfish and transparent. We know how awesome you are, what an amazing team member we think you will be, and we want to build a great company with you.

The flipping of the personals ad is a risky approach, but I actually think he made it work here.

Dr. Isis’s Feminist Awakening: Understanding the Patriarchy in Scientific Academia — LadyBits on Medium

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:11:21 +0200

Dr. Isis’s Feminist Awakening: Understanding the Patriarchy in Scientific Academia — LadyBits on Medium:

At the end of our meeting he told me how much he like my work, and said that he was interested in discussing opportunities at his university for me. But he had one final question for me.

“Are you planning to have another baby in the near future or are you going to focus on your postdoc?”

looking forward to more good stuff from the ladybits section on medium.

Meet the Millennial Women Who Could Shake Up Computer Science Forever

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:11:51 +0200

Meet the Millennial Women Who Could Shake Up Computer Science Forever:

The lack of women in computer science is not only an issue of gender equality but also an issue of economic competitiveness. Meet the women who are working to change that.

Why do women study computer science? Same reasons men do

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:27:18 +0200

Why do women study computer science? Same reasons men do:

I’m in computer science because, yes, I am surprised that my adult classmates jeered at a picture of a faceless, mostly naked woman. I do not believe and will not believe that the majority of men think objectifying women is hilarious; if I believed that, I would not be able to tolerate this male-dominated major.

Fairness, Not Just Flowers

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:50:53 +0200

Fairness, Not Just Flowers:

Our orgiastic annual spending spree feels at times as if we’re saying, “Mom, I can’t get you maternity leave, health care, or societal respect. But, um, here is a planter of petunias.”

Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best : NPR

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:55:51 +0200

Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best : NPR:

Research shows that prime-time television isn’t a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.

Ellen Degeneres weighs in on Abercrombie & Fitch’s...

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:36:16 +0200

Ellen Degeneres weighs in on Abercrombie & Fitch’s move to stop selling clothes larger than size 10.

THE FACEBOOK "MOMS IN TECH" SPONSORSHIP

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:15:42 +0200

THE FACEBOOK "MOMS IN TECH" SPONSORSHIP:

There are many women who have started successful careers in tech who choose to put their career on hold to dedicate more time to their children and families. When these women think about returning to work, we want to help them lean back in to their careers with the most up-to-date skill set and technical abilities. The Facebook Moms in Tech Sponsorship will cover the full $12,000 tuition to Hackbright where these women will be able to refresh their technical skills and learn entirely new ones so they’re well-equipped to rejoin the workforce.

A big high-five to Facebook for recognizing that retention of adult women engineers is just as important as fostering the next generation. And for putting real resources behind it.

For comparison, when I approached Adobe a couple of years ago about possibly creating a mentoring program for women engineers, or even just introducing a networking event for women at their annual MAX conference, I was met with a lukewarm response and no followthrough. Here’s hoping Adobe takes a page from the FB playbook.

Flip The News

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:05:32 +0200

Flip The News:

This blog takes articles and posts that are in the news and online and flips the gender or race. The point here is to shine some light on the way news organizations write about people and strive for more balanced, respectful narratives.

How to Be a “Woman Programmer”

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:02:47 +0200

How to Be a “Woman Programmer”:

I have no guidance for women who want to rise through the ranks into technical management. I have led a peripatetic life, moving on when a project was done or the next thing intrigued me.

And I am not advising younger women (or any woman) to tough it out. You can lash back, which I have done too often and which has rarely served me well. You can quit and look for other jobs, which is sometimes a very good idea.

Here's All The Awful Things Feminism Hasn't Caused. YET.

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:41:00 +0200

Here's All The Awful Things Feminism Hasn't Caused. YET.

Mother shuns Disney Princess ideal and dresses daughter up as five REAL heroines from history to commemorate fifth birthday

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:37:24 +0200

Mother shuns Disney Princess ideal and dresses daughter up as five REAL heroines from history to commemorate fifth birthday:

Photographer Jaime Moore from Austin, Texas, took photos of Emma emulating real women worth admiring: Amelia Earhart, Coco Chanel, Susan B Anthony, Helen Keller and Jane Goodall.

Lean In: Two Lessons Men Can Learn from Sheryl - Mainly, Lean Out

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:01:17 +0200

Lean In: Two Lessons Men Can Learn from Sheryl - Mainly, Lean Out:

Our second thought, that men take too many risks and should ‘Lean Out’ on career decisions, is rather different than Sandberg’s message to women. She comments that “women need to be more open to taking risks in their careers” as “being risk averse can result in stagnation”. But really, our thoughts are two sides of the same coin. Sandberg believes that women need to “overcorrect” to “find the middle ground” from their current risk averse position. We argue that men need to “overcorrect” from their excessive risk taking towards a more calculated neutral position.

How One College Is Closing The Computer Science Gender Gap : NPR

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:39:58 +0200

How One College Is Closing The Computer Science Gender Gap : NPR:

I’ve posted about Harvey Mudd before; their model continues to innovate and inspire.

Wikipedia's Sexism

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:02:00 +0200

Wikipedia's Sexism:

Two issues here: subcategorization, and backlash.

Blazing The Trail For Female Programmers

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:27:58 +0200

Blazing The Trail For Female Programmers

Tech Companies That Only Hire Men

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:07:34 +0200

Tech Companies That Only Hire Men:

(masculine pronouns in job descriptions)

Women In Tech: Career Advice From Elite Execs

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:45:29 +0200

Women In Tech: Career Advice From Elite Execs

Between Marissa Mayer & the Opt Out Mom: Why Women Need More Career Role Models

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:20:26 +0200

Between Marissa Mayer & the Opt Out Mom: Why Women Need More Career Role Models

A history of Take our Daughters to Work -- and why it now includes sons

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:15:05 +0200

A history of Take our Daughters to Work -- and why it now includes sons:

Today is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, when parents host their kids at the office to expand their career horizons. Originally called Take Our Daughters to Work Day, the event was founded in 1993 by Gloria Steinem and the Ms. Foundation for Women.

equalitism

I want to work with more women.

Dr. Isis’s Feminist Awakening: Understanding the Patriarchy in Scientific Academia — LadyBits on Medium

Meet the Millennial Women Who Could Shake Up Computer Science Forever

Why do women study computer science? Same reasons men do

Fairness, Not Just Flowers

Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best : NPR

Ellen Degeneres weighs in on Abercrombie & Fitch’s...

THE FACEBOOK "MOMS IN TECH" SPONSORSHIP

Flip The News

How to Be a “Woman Programmer”

Here's All The Awful Things Feminism Hasn't Caused. YET.

Mother shuns Disney Princess ideal and dresses daughter up as five REAL heroines from history to commemorate fifth birthday

Lean In: Two Lessons Men Can Learn from Sheryl - Mainly, Lean Out

How One College Is Closing The Computer Science Gender Gap : NPR

Wikipedia's Sexism

Blazing The Trail For Female Programmers

Tech Companies That Only Hire Men

Women In Tech: Career Advice From Elite Execs

Between Marissa Mayer & the Opt Out Mom: Why Women Need More Career Role Models

A history of Take our Daughters to Work -- and why it now includes sons

How to Be a “Woman Programmer”