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Gendered media representations are also a barrier to inclusion for women in tech.The stereotypical shy computer scientist dude is all we see depicted in the media
We need female programmers in movies, tv and articles!
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1/7#WomenInTech #WomenWhoCode
Here’s why
Children, teenagers and young adults look up to role models to help shape how they behave in school, relationships or when making difficult decisions such as making career choices.
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Children, teenagers and young adults look up to role models to help shape how they behave in school, relationships or when making difficult decisions such as making career choices.
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When I was seriously considering moving to tech, I saw *so very few* female identifying coders featured in popular culture or even in articles... 
I’m sharing some of them, real or fictional - but would love to know if you know more?
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I’m sharing some of them, real or fictional - but would love to know if you know more?
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Lily Chan, fictional character, she’s a software engineer and the girlfriend of Sergei with a pivotal role in the the TV show @Devs_FXonHulu - what a badass!
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This @StylistMagazine article where 4 female coders share their experiences: @vivienilett, Leo Gilmour, Silvia Rebelo @teknotica, @EvaTkautz 
5/7 https://www.stylist.co.uk/visible-women/women-in-tech-development-website-shortlist-media-gender-diversity/212864
5/7 https://www.stylist.co.uk/visible-women/women-in-tech-development-website-shortlist-media-gender-diversity/212864
I read an article about Lianne Potter @Tech_Soapbox where she shared her journey into coding, becoming a cyber security graduate with NHS Digital. She’s now a tech founder & CEO @LiriaDigital. Inspirational! 
6/7 https://digital.nhs.uk/blog/transformation-blog/2020/how-i-learned-to-code
6/7 https://digital.nhs.uk/blog/transformation-blog/2020/how-i-learned-to-code
Fullstack Academy ( @fullstack) published an article about female identifying coders that we should follow here on Twitter 
7/7 https://www.fullstackacademy.com/blog/female-identifying-coders-on-twitter
7/7 https://www.fullstackacademy.com/blog/female-identifying-coders-on-twitter
