You talk as if a god had made the Machine," cried the other. "I believe that you pray to it when you are unhappy. Men made it, do not forget that. Great men, but men. The Machine is much, but not everything.
E. M. ForsterRead
I have seen women who are very interested in tech finish their graduate or undergraduate degrees, but then choose not to pursue a career in tech because they're not sure they want to spend the next 20-30 years in an industry that's very male dominated.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Women in tech often hesitate to commit to long-term careers in a male-dominated industry.
This quote by Padmasree Warrior highlights the challenges women face in pursuing careers in technology. Despite completing their educational qualifications, many women are deterred by the thought of spending decades in a field that is predominantly male, which may contribute to feelings of isolation or lack of belonging.
Themes
WomenTechnologyCareerMale DominatedEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about gender diversity in tech, this quote can serve to highlight the barriers women face.
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