What equality in tech looks like, you asked?
Being welcomed and feeling like you belong...
Being respect...
Being a value team member.
I’m an expert at...
Hmmm... Explaining things in a natural and beginner-friendly way.
My advice for allies to support self-identifying women and non-binary folks who code is...
Now, why does being a woman in tech makes me a minority when we are half of the population? Doesn't that sound silly?
The thing is, for some reason, in tech we are.
And some people will tell me: women aren't in tech because they don't want to be,
Programming has nothing to do with gender.
And yes, Programming doesn't have to do with gender.
But mindset, opportunities, and biases do.
If Women see women in the field, it gives them a sense of "hey, there is space for me".
If Women see men respecting those women they get a sense of "hey, I am welcomed".
You often read that women give up in mid-career... I am a newbie so I can just guess why...
Because they have to try too hard?
Because they don't feel welcome?
Because they are just tired of the fight to keep their space?
On March 2020 I ask you:
Can you do anything to help us?
We can do it without your help, but Damm it would be nice if we had your help!
Just make space for us.
Help us feel safe and welcomed.
We aren't going anywhere folks, so we better be friends 😂
Love,
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Pachi
P.S. Shout out to :
Who is just doing a great job as an ally and gives me hope on tech :)
Top comments (9)
Yes! Yes! Yes! I love your comment about feeling like there is space for us. I know growing up I would've never ever imagined being a programmer. I'm not sure what the field actually looks like, but I know my Twitter and the conference I went to was full of amazing women. I can only hope it really is like that
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That is why I am grateful for women like you! That are actively sharing their journeys!
Awww, I feel the same! <3 <3
Yessss this, a hundred times this. Representation matters, it makes all the difference! Feeling welcome, feeling like you belong. It is exhausting having to explain this over and over, why it's important, and how hard it can be when we are the only women in a team / audience / classroom.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and experience here! Being welcomed, respected, and valued as a team member is such a humble expectation and you more than deserves this.
Wish you the best!
Thank you Michael! It really warms my heart to read your comment! ❤️
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