Wonder Woman Was Not an Engineer
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Two women who entered technology without university degrees describe how tech is not exclusive to graduates and is largely accessible to self-taught people. They discuss barriers for girls—lack of female role models and class-related expectations about university—and present alternative paths and options to help girls become IT professionals.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:06Women in tech pioneers
- 4:24Geek culture and gender setbacks
- 7:04Survey results
- 10:15Age discrimination and gaps
- 17:27Motherhood and career barriers
- 20:18University vs vocational training
- 25:20Personal experiences and alternatives
- 31:17Conclusions and diverse paths
- 34:57Q&A
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