I am not sure of exactly why there are not more women in core Computer Science.
I can think of 3 reasons off the top of my head. 1) Fewer women are interested in Computer Science. 2) Women are put of by the high proportion of men in this field. 3) Women are put off by the treatment they receive from others (men) in the field. If 1 is true then I don't think attacking the men in the field as the cause is fair. It just is as it is and there is no blame. If 2 is true then this could be a self perpetuating problem. If 3 is true then yes, it this the men or at least some of them who are to blame. I don't rule out it could be a combination of these factors. I find by and large that professional programmers are professionals and their conduct is consistent with other office working professionals. There are some arrogant, and unpleasant types around. I believe such people make life unpleasant and difficult for many of the more civil men, let alone any women (though perhaps at least the men don't usually have to worry about being hit on [make a pass on (us)]). Maybe I am a little bitter given I wouldn't dream of mistreating a female professional in the way described and don't like the idea of the community being blanket branded as sexist. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to javapo...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to javaposse+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
