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by dev.to staff
In spite of ongoing activism efforts to shatter the glass ceiling and raise awareness about gendered discrimination across fields, women face continued pay disparity, workplace harassment, and often little recognition for their contributions to their industries. Today, The Practical Dev stands in solidarity with the many women and non-binary individuals in our community for International Womens Day.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) had arrived on the Senate floor on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2017 to debate the confirmation of attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions. To make her stand, Sen. Warren had brought with her a letter written by Coretta Scott King, the widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. However, before she could finish reading Kings rebuke, Sen. Warren was silenced by Republican leaders.
Sen. Warren was giving a lengthy speech, said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, later defending the action. She had appeared to violate the rule. She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted. That phrase has since been reappropriated as synonymous with the ongoing fight for equality and social justice. And its an apt metaphor for the same silencing thats been present throughout the history of women in computer science.
Gender inequality has permeated the technology and computer science fields since their earliest beginnings. Coders of all stripes are familiar with the many manifestations of gendered oppression in tech. But make no mistakewithout the contributions of women coders past and present, we would be nowhere near where we are today.
On this day, we acknowledge the achievements of the women of our own community, many of whom continue to face inequality and oppression in our field. We would like to take this day to commend those accomplishments and stand with women as they make their voices heard.
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Raine1967
(11,589 posts)Thank you, n2doc.
randome
(34,845 posts)Two of them have customized text. One says simply, "Nevertheless, she persisted."
The other has a pic of Trump with the text under it, "Vulgar and stupid is no way to go through life, son."
I'm conflicted about the Trump one, though. Don't want anyone to mistake it at first glance for support.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]You have to play the game to find out why you're playing the game. -Existenz[/center][/font][hr]
chervilant
(8,267 posts)I have more men in my life than I ever have before. Ironic, actually, given that I strove to isolate from men after my second painful and humiliating divorce. I've become hyper aware of gender inequality, and the tendency among men to make sexist statements without a scintilla of awareness of how hurtful they are. And, these days, I strive to strike a balance, so that I can appreciate the positive things men bring into my life, including learning to blacksmith and to carve wood.
I appreciate this post, and I appreciate you. I don't think I say that often enough.