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Gender equality

in computer science

Cecilia Fernandes

github.com/ceci @cecifernandes

We won´t
discuss...

The importance of diversity

it is important .

Problems of the society

inadequate languages, payroll differences, etc...

Specific cases

That said

what's the biggest issue?

We want

more women

in teams

But how?

Women-only selection process

Clearly...

it feels safer

because we aren't
competing with men

Right?

No!

Bad idea

Stereotype
threat

http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereotype_threat

Bad idea

Artificial

But... wait!

Back to the problem

We want

more women

in teams

We do need

a safe environment

through a fair process

Fair?

Fair

Minimize the influence of

implicit bias

For instance

blind resume selection

For instance

anonymous
code review

How about you...

any other ideas?

Was this really...

the biggest issue?

Women leave IT because they

don't feel
welcome

in the community

Events

by and for

women

So that...

find people
alike me

So that...

bring more
women to IT

So that...

there are

feminine examples

to mirror

It is valid to have

girls' focused events

But stuff like...

Girl Geek Dinner

Rails girls

Mulheres na tecnologia

That's not

real life

It says women are only comfortable among women

Not true

Often encourages

more separation

There should be
feminine examples

for both
man and women

Acknowledgement!

Male attendents' only events

are a symptom

Better have mixed

and inclusive

events

Inclusive?

How to be inclusive?

practical tips

1.

Exchange "girl" with "women"

2.

Don't assume she's not IT

3.

Do not ask how
it feels to be a woman in IT

4.

Don't repeat stereotypes and generalizations

Do you even know yours?

5.

Don't treat her like a princess

5'.

Don't treat her like one of the guys

6.

If something bothers you, speak up

7.

Attention to micro-agressions

7'.

Don't overreact

7''.

But opt to care

Gender Equality

in computer science


Hmm... equality?

Gender Diversity

in computer science

Cecilia Fernandes

github.com/ceci @cecifernandes