La Conf - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Diversity But Were Too Afraid to Ask

Presented by Ashe Dryden + André Arko.

1. everything you ever wanted to know about diversity but were too afraid to ask
2. everything you ever wanted to know about diversity but were too afraid to ask
3. ashe dryden @ashedryden
5. andré arko @indirect
7. why should I care about diversity?
8. why should I care about diversity?
9. why are people so upset about this?
10. why are people so upset about this?
11. is it really as bad and widespread as people say it is?
12. but isn’t the problem the pipeline?
13. isn’t doing outreach to a specific group
14. isn’t that discriminatory against the majority?
15. why should we have to lower our standards to increase diversity?
16. but isn’t tech a meritocracy?
17. we’re all adults, why can’t we just be nice to each other?
18. yeah, but what can I do about it?
19. why are you mad at me, it’s not my fault
20. how do I know if I’m doing something
21. how do I help without speaking for people?
22. thanks! @ashedryden @indirect
23. resources bit.ly/ally-work