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I question the idea that putting some amount of X people in Y careers where "there's not enough X" solves or changes anything.

If we're talking about toxic workplaces they've been around for a long time and HR usually backs those toxic folks who are in power for all the obvious reasons. Who works in HR predominantly? Women ...

Women, men, minorities or majorities of any kind being in a role doesn't prevent things from happening, it's an absurd idea. The idea that some poor minority hire is now there to represent their race or group or protect them is bonkers.

“half of all women who work in tech have left the industry by age 35”

why?

Before asking "why?", ask what the comparable figure for men in tech is.

And also, how many men stick around in fields which are commonly perceived to be dominated by women.

> Before asking "why?", ask what the comparable figure for men in tech is.

I did a cursory google search and ChatGPT enquiry, which does not turn up any stats.

Love how the article unpacks ‘Women in Tech’ as more than just a banner. It really drives home that real change needs systemic action and buy-in from the guys calling the shots.

Why Women in Tech isn't enough