Effective software design: The role of men in debugging patriarchy in IT

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash Effective software
design: The role of men in debugging patriarchy in IT Kenny Baas-Schwegler Photo by Siora Photography on Unsplash

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@kenny_baas @[email protected] From the moment I could talk, I was
ordered to listen Photo by Marek Piwnicki on Unsplash

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Patriarchy Patriarchy is a social system in which
positions of dominance and privilege are held by men. The term patriarchy is used both in anthropology to describe a family or clan controlled by the father or eldest male or group of males, and in feminist theory to describe a broader social structure in which men as a group dominate women and children. Patriarchy literally means "the rule of the father" coming from greek https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriarchy

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Patriarchy Patriarchy is a social system in which
positions of dominance and privilege are held by men. The term patriarchy is used both in anthropology to describe a family or clan controlled by the father or eldest male or group of males, and in feminist theory to describe a broader social structure in which men as a group dominate women and children. traditional (conservative) male roles dominate individuals who do not conform to these established norms. Patriarchy literally means "the rule of the father" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriarchy

@kenny_baas @[email protected] From the moment I could talk, I was
ordered to listen “This is not only about the physical act of listening” Photo by Marek Piwnicki on Unsplash

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Psychotherapist - Sigmund Freud !! Very reductionistic !!
Very sexist (and a lot more that is wrong….) Freud’s Iceberg This is not a correct iceberg!!! https://joshdata.me/iceberger.html

@kenny_baas @[email protected] More on icebergs at the keynote after this
talk!! The Iceberg Model of Culture. Anthropologist - Edward T. Hall

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Symbols are the basis of culture. A symbol
is an object, word, or action that stands for something else with no natural relationship that is culturally defined. Everything one does throughout their life is based and organized through cultural symbolism. Symbolism is when something represents abstract ideas or concepts. Some good examples of symbols/symbolism would be objects, figures, sounds, and colors. Culture is based on symbols https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Anthropology/Cultural_Anthropology/Cultural_Anthropology_(Evans)/02%3A_Culture/2.11%3A_Symbols_and_Culture

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Psychotherapist - Carl Jung * A “tad” Spiritual….

@kenny_baas @[email protected] https://vimeopro.com/newcrafts/newcrafts/video/342450313 “Male domination is so rooted in our
collective unconscious that we no longer even see it.” ― Pierre Bourdieu

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Patriarchy reinforces our collective unconscious and preserves symbols
of patriarchal power. Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash

@kenny_baas @[email protected] But how does that impact software design?

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Team first!

@kenny_baas @[email protected] What can possibly go wrong?

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Hubert Neufeld on Unsplash Better!!

@kenny_baas @[email protected] We are losing valuable knowledge

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Patriarchy inﬂuences who and what can be discussed,
thereby affecting the knowledge that is incorporated into our software design. Photo by Ihor Malytskyi on Unsplash More on this power dynamic in tomorrow’s keynote!

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by chloe s. on Unsplash ?

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Belief in
and advocacy of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes expressed especially through organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests.

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by chloe s. on Unsplash "Quotas, without
changes to the patriarchal system, merely compel individuals who do not conform to typical patriarchal norms to adopt such behaviors, thus failing to deliver the diverse perspectives they bring."

@kenny_baas @[email protected] "Changing the norm is challenging without the involvement
of those who deﬁne it. For those who exist outside these norms, life can feel like an endless game of Dungeons and Dragons —constantly navigating a labyrinth and conforming to societal expectations just to lead the life they desire."

@kenny_baas @[email protected] eMANcipate for Men

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Once upon
a time…..

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Role Theory

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Marl Clevenger on Unsplash Someone raised
as a boy Usually feel they have two options: Be a Men, or be Gay There are not enough options to relate to

@kenny_baas @[email protected] How roles get stuck

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash Role ﬂuidity
"The aim to achieve the awareness and safety needed to move ﬂuidly between roles as circumstances change."

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Process oriented psychology (psychotherapy) https://www.aamindell.net/process-work Uses awareness to
track psychological and physical processes that illuminate and possibly resolve inner, relationship, team, and world issues. Arnold and Amy Mindell

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash “What about
masculinity? Do you know how much femininity man lacks for completeness? You seek the feminine in women and the masculine in men. And thus there are always only men and women. But where are people? - Carl Jung

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash Facilitating role
ﬂuidity: A Role is larger than a Person

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Asking diverging questions "When discussing solutions, identify the
need and ask, 'Who can sort of relate to this need?' To incorporate more perspectives into the group consciousness, inquire further: 'Who sees it differently?'"

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash “The larger
goal of Deep Democracy is not me changing you and you changing me. But we learning how to relate.” - Arnold mindell

ﬂuidity: A Person is more than a role

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Give more focus to minority roles that speak
up Minority roles are often projected one specific role. When they voice their opinions, they are typically ignored or ridiculed, either consciously or unconsciously. Use your influence to amplify these roles, encouraging the group to listen, truly understand and engage with their perspectives."

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash Harmony is
a wonderful thing, but not nearly as powerful as awareness. - Arnold mindell

fluidity: Postpone asking for (strong) opinions when discussing design, first create awareness and role fluidity

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Impromptu networking "At the start of the design
session, begin with an impromptu networking check-in. Have participants interview each other, switching partners every 5-8 minutes. Use facts and needs as questions for the interview, and steer away from questions that are opinions and solutions."

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash “We must
be able to identify all the parts in a system and allow them to speak. All the parts in a group, even those we do not like or believe to be useless, must be present and supported.” - Arnold mindell

ﬂuidity: "Conﬂicts indicate that new roles are seeking to emerge and serve as catalysts for increased group awareness."

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Resolve conflicts in the process of the group
"Resolve every conflict within the group, regardless of whether it involves just two people, as it is integral to the group process. Unmanaged conflicts can cause breakdowns in communication, loss of context, polarization, and ultimately, war or separation."

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash Leadership is
a group project, and all of us are necessary to ﬁll it. Wise leaders will realize this and encourage their groups to develop their own evolving leadership potential. - Arnold mindell

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Greg Rosenke on Unsplash Circle of
shame and suppression "From a young age, boys are often taught to feel ashamed of emotions and roles deemed non-masculine, leading them to suppress these feelings. This early lesson in suppression can make it easier for them to suppress others in life."

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Watch out for the edge!

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Jez Timms on Unsplash “Knowing your
own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people.” “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” - Carl Jung

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Matheo JBT on Unsplash "The realization
from people that are proﬁting from this system can be confrontational." Try not to be hard on yourself, because you can easily fall into that circle of shame and oppression

@kenny_baas @[email protected] Photo by Long Phan on Unsplash “Just because
you beneﬁt from the system doesn't mean you're bad, wrong, or lacking in hard work or intelligence."

@kenny_baas @[email protected] We need more ﬂuid role models.

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Effective software design: The role of men in debugging patriarchy in IT

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