> 1. Why should current programmers care that programming is a job that has a > much higher percentage of men than women? What are we missing out on? I'd > like an answer other than 'Women think differently, they'd bring a different > perspective', because I'm pretty sure that relational algebra works the same > for everyone. I'm being harsh here, but suggestions that women think > differently from men has never led to anything meaningful in my experience: > it is just another stereotype-stick to beat people with.
In my observation it tends to curb excesses in ego and behavior. Most of the places I've worked with strong professional tensions needed to be very male. (I'm talking, physical altercations). I support diversity in a development team, both in personality, skill and skill set and believe evolution doesn't occur in a mono-culture. But that's just my personal feelings. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
