As I looked round the room it struck me that of nearly 30, I was one of only two women. I think the most we have ever had in a meeting is three. So I wasn’t surprised to see this article today, stating that women only represent 19% of the technology industry. It also comes as the organisers of Ada Lovelace Day, encouraging girls to pursue STEM subjects, is appealing for sponsorship to keep their work going.
We need to keep breaking down the kinds of ancient stereotypes that girls do pink fluffy things and boys do science. Encourage your sisters, daughters and nieces. Make room for them and hear their contributions. And my fellow women in tech, here’s to us!
Sam Deane
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