Re: [issues] Re: Demographics - Reprise

[Deirdre Saoirse]

On Thu, 6 Jan 2000, J B wrote:

> But isn't the whole point that the fields have to be attractive to more 
> women?  Currently, if a woman wants to be in any field, and is of the
> proper mindset, there is nothing that will keep her out...not sexism,
> not low pay, not anything....

Point in case: low pay does not keep women out of a specific job. It
often DOES keep men out of the same kind of job. Until you understand WHY
that is, you won't Get It.

> But if the pay is not there, and she does not enjoy the work, then all
> of the debate over the number of women in IT is a moot point.

See above.

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