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Talibanism in Technology

Seven reasons why women in technology remain invisible...

by Deepa Kandaswamy
on the Web site of Data Quest India
February 26, 2003

"A lot has been written about the Taliban's treatment of Afghan women, which resulted in the worldwide outcry against women wearing full-length burkhas, which rendered them invisible and the denial of their fundamental rights. However, there's not even a whimper about the systematic Talibanism of women in technology, which has made them invisible throughout the ages. Despite a large number of talented and successful women in the field, why is it that society tends to associate only men with technology? This appears to be a global phenomenon, cutting across class, race, and the development of countries.

After elaborate research and having interviewed several women and men in the fields of education, business and technology, I found there are seven primary reasons why women in technology continue to remain invisible - social myths, conditioning, media, networking, deterrence, balance and marketing."

For the whole article go here.

posted by Netwoman @ 2:00 PM