Women_Thriving_in_The_Tech_Space.pdf

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1. Women Thriving in The Tech Space By Efereyan Karen Simisola
2. A little about me • Full stack developer with an emphasis on building for humans • I love to share my unique perspective on software development as a beginner via technical articles, podcasts . • I’m enthused by open source and the magic that happens when passionate people come together to solve problems • I’m actively looking for my first technical role. You know of any opportunities to work in a fun team and on challenging projects? Send them my way • My little space on the internet : https://karenefe.netlify.app
3. Misogynist Discrimination Misogyny is the hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women or girls. It punishes those who reject an inferior status for women and rewarding those who accept it. By wikipedia
4. SHOCKING STATISTICS
5. John vs. Jennifer
6. IT’S BECOMING OUR REALITY Sadly, this deplorable condition that is ever so prevalent in the tech industry is slowly becoming a narrative.
7. What can we do to change the narrative? 1. Believe in yourself 2. Identify your strengths 3. Encourage and lift up other women doing amazing 4. Speak up for your sisters 5. Celebrate your small wins 6. Your time will come 7. Be inspired! Not intimidated!
8. WOMEN IN TECH WHO ARE CHANGING THE NARRATIVE ……………………..
9. ABIGAIL MAKOLO • Digital Products Designer • Open source design advocate • Google Code-In 2019 mentor for Anita B.Org • Computer Science Graduate (Scholar with (5.0) GPA) • Nature photography enthusiast • Technical speaker • Her corner of the internet (https://abigailmakolo.com/)
10. RUTH IKEGAH • Backend developer • Github star (The first female in Nigeria. What an achievement) • Open source warrior advocating for beginners to get into open source • Public speaker • Awesome technical writer • All round people person
11. BAMI OGUNFEMI • Frontend engineer • Technical writer • Advocate for building developer communities • Public speaker extraordinaire • Approachable and really nice person
12. Misogynist discrimination doesn’t have to continue We need your unique strengths in tech. Don’t be intimidated! Be inspired!