Dlenyks
Joined: 05 Dec 2006
Posts: 1
Location: United States
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 Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:11 pm Post subject: Hi women |
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We're posting here because 50% of the population is female, but for some reason we are a minority in many groups, most notably science, technology, business, and music (yes, check out an orchestra someday). In these fields, 50% of the population get reduced to 15%, 20%.
This is exagerated in populations that are already a minority or disadvantaged due, for example, due to race or economic stance. Though most women are still raised with it ingrained, for example, that women just aren't as good at math, a woman with a family that isn't going through a lot of stress would have an easier time helping the woman get the confidence to show her abilities in math. A family that had money would have an easier time driving her child to the library so she can get chances to use computers, which she's so good at, but even on these computer she can't try much.
So the 15%, 20% of the women who made it through are probably not these women. They are probably middle to upper class. If you are a woman who is reading this, you are probably middle to upper class, because you can afford a computer and your whole family isn't depending on that computer, thus you were able to change it over to linux.
There are many adults today who cannot read. They cannot fill out applications for jobs that do not require reading (bagging groceries), because they cannot read the job application. In the future, a person who is illiterate technology wise will be as incapable to function in the world as these adults are.
You've been given a great opportunity. Have you thought of helping a young girl that has talent in technology so they can have the great opportunity you do now? Do you already help and where?
This is just a little write up of a program that the YWCA has for girls, called Teen Girls in Technology.
TGI Tech
TGI Tech seeks to increase girls’ confidence and competence in technology by helping young women, ages 13 -18 years-old, overcome barriers and stereotypes in technology, math and science. The program provides girls with innovative learning opportunities to raise their interest, confidence and competence in these areas, while helping them develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. TGI Tech prepares young women to enter a world of non-traditional, technology-related careers like engineering, computer science and biotechnology. The program also links girls to successful women in technology, math and science professions for mentoring and encouragement. (from YWCA Atlanta)
See you at the Y!
MOD EDIT: URL's REMOVED
| Quote: | | We're posting here because 50% of the population is female |
Wouldn't that be nice if people just surfed the web all day trying to do good 
This would have been a great post,
if it was really for the benefit of the YWCA.
But then you go and insert all those spam links.
No matter the quality of the post,
backlink seekers will not be tolorated!
If you leave a quality post like this,
and just want a backlink, put it in the sig file.
I will usually let it slide if the post has contributed to the forum.
(unless it's just a "scum" site  )
I doubt you'll read this.
Probably an automated post.
But I'm curious, so let's find out.
Cheers!
Brad. |
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