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Does anyone know what are the 'serious consequences' we face if there aren't as many women studying computer science as men? The male-domination unfortunately
by circuiter 13y ago
Does anyone know what are the 'serious consequences' we face if there aren't as many women studying computer science as men?
The male-domination unfortunately persisted since 2000 but the industry has still grown leaps and bounds beyond anyone's imagination. So what seems to be the problem?
- saraid216 13y agoIf you honestly think it's "unfortunate", then isn't that enough of a problem?
- alukima 13y agoPeople work better in diverse groups. Just because the industry has grown doesn't mean it couldn't have grown more.
- nck4222 13y agoThe industry has grown, that doesn't mean it can't be improved. I'm not sure where the term "serious consequences" came from, but I think it's pretty straight forward that a group comprised of similar individuals will come up with similar ideas. More women, means more diversity, which means differing ideas, which means more innovation. Silicon Valley is already referred to as echo chamber.
- NegativeK 13y agoIT exhibits behaviors that are hostile to (approximately, or at least) 51% of potential employees. Talk about excluding talent and insight.
- eevee 13y agoIf women are severely underrepresented in our field, then we're doing something that they find exclusionary. Does the work we produce have a similar problem? How would you know?
- rayiner 13y agoSee: http://www.fastcompany.com/28121/they-write-right-stuff http://www.fastcompany.com/28121/they-write-right-stuff (read all the way through).
- auctiontheory 13y agoSo what seems to be the problem? Many of the best technical minds from the top schools are going to Wall Street and to companies that help you share cat videos with your friends. Some people think that's a problem (for society). You may or may not.