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Where Are the Women?

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If you’ve been to your local hacker/makerspace and there weren’t many women, did you stop and wonder about that? I hope so, but unfortunately a common reaction is to think, “I guess women just aren’t into building stuff.” As one of the few women directors of a U.S. makerspace, I know that this just isn’t true. In this and future posts I’d like to share my perspective on the problem, and what I think can be done about it.

At The Hacktory in Philadelphia, Pa., getting more women involved in our organization and creating a welcoming environment for everyone has become one of our defining strengths.

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Comments (3)

BernardSwiss ·
This article seem to be a little more conscious of nuance, perspective, and assumptions than most "Gender Issues in the Technology Field" stories.

I actually would have liked to read a more extensive article -- this merely whetted my appetite.
caitlyn Story submitter ·
What I liked about the article was that it was by people who are genuinely trying to make a positive difference. It also reflected both positive changes and the nature of the problem. It won't convince anyone who believes there is no problem but, as you say, it's a different approach than most articles and there is a lot to digest here.

Did you follow the links? There's a lot more good material at those various sites.
JaseP ·
What I liked is that the article highlighted a group that's practically in my back yard,... only about 65 mi. away...

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