What's the biggest change you would like to see in computing/tech? - eviltoast
  • KSP Atlas@sopuli.xyz
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    1 year ago

    As a guy, I’d like to see less sexism in the field, there’s no reason why gender would affect skill

    • potterman28wxcv@beehaw.org
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      1 year ago

      A friend of mine got asked if she had a boyfriend. She asked back “why that question”. It was to know whether she would be likely to get pregnant and miss work.

      What a horrifying mentality some companies have

    • onlinepersona@programming.devOP
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      1 year ago

      I’m curious, are you in the USA? Working in Western Europe, so far I have never seen sexism (nor racism) happen at work. Outside of it, for sure though.

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        1 year ago

        Are you a guy by any chance. I also hadn’t noticed until the day I asked a couple of my women colleagues. Turns out it can be very subtle but “effective”. And it can also come from women.

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      1 year ago

      As a guy, my manager kicks ass and we’re all extra motivated to make her look good. She used to be a peer but once she became manager, her true skills shone