Unfortunately: harmless choices create harmful environments. To create a better environment it takes effort. Check the following out for a clear explination:
http://ncase.me/polygons/ :-) On January 4, 2016 2:08:33 PM PST, benjamin barber <[email protected]> wrote: >So can we expect to see > >"A Conference to Advance the Careers of Tech Men" as well? > >or > >"A Conference to Advance the Careers of Women in Sewage Treatment" as >well? > >Why is it that owning a vagina gives you special benefits and free >monies? > >Is is bigotry? is it pathological altruism? is it "the blame game"? > >On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 12:55 PM, Michael Dexter <[email protected]> >wrote: > >> >> FYI and looking for participation: >> >> Friday, April 22 - Sunday, April 24 >> >> ACT-W Portland: >> >> A Conference to Advance the Careers of Tech Women >> >> https://act-wpdx.splashthat.com/ >> >> Advancing the Careers of Technical Women >> >> Building the Future of Women in Tech >> >> As the Portland tech scene continues to grow, more and more >> opportunities for both current and future professionals are added >every >> day. >> >> ACT-W is designed to help women professionals network, grow their >> skills, and discover employers looking for exceptional talent. The >> conference is led by ChickTech in collaboration with Women Who Code, >> Girl Develop It, Lesbians Who Tech, and Portland State University. >Don’t >> miss this opportunity to meet tech and business mentors, learn from >our >> speakers, build technical and social skills, and exchange >experiences. >> >> This event is open to the public and is an exceptional forum for >those >> who are dedicated to the advancement of women in technology. Whether >> entry level or executive, we welcome all professionals in the >industry >> and invite you to take advantage of this great event! >> >> Michael Dexter >> PLUG Volunteer >> _______________________________________________ >> PLUG mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug >> >_______________________________________________ >PLUG mailing list >[email protected] >http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list [email protected] http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
