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What do you see being the major gaps between women & men careers in computing? and how can we bridge this gap to ensure a fair ratio between women and men in the African tech community ?
The (often unconscious) bias that men are generally more skilled than women in computing as well as the thought that mentors and role models should be of the same gender is something that is quite prevalent and a bit problematic in the community and in the industry at large. The ability for women to find unbiased support and mentorship is crucial to reducing the gap in representation at every level, and requiring those mentors to be exactly like you perpetuates the gaps that exist today. The ability for each of us to be able to clearly recognize our biases and be open to reevaluating how we treat others is necessary if we ever hope to maintain equitable environments that allow us to develop a fair ratio between men and women.
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