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Interviews with Three Amazing Female Web Developers Who Promote Diversity and Inclusion in Tech
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The Stories Behind BlackTechPipeline, @WomenTechBot, @React_India, and @WomenCoders01Three Amazing Web Developers Who Are Doing Their Best in Engaging Women and Minorities in Web DevelopmentNot long ago I started a series of articles on women in technology at our corporate blog, at soshace.com. And so far I’ve managed to publish just one that featured five outstanding women who were promoting coding education among children, teenage girls, mothers who recently delivered babies, and different other minority groups. I am passionate about promoting equality and diversity in various fields, be it science or creative writing. Unfortunately, back where our company’s based, in Russia, we’re far behind those practices, but there is definitely a nascent trend for inclusion. Writing articles such (...)

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Women in Tech: Software Engineer Career Advice
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Is it really a man’s world when it comes to software engineering? Glancing around a Java uni lecture or checking out the engineering department at an old school software house might feel like you’ve just stepped into a secret men’s club.But don’t be fooled. This isn’t a disadvantage; in fact, it’s just the opposite.By making strategic moves in your career, you can use your scarcity to climb the ladder and help orchestrate more diversity in your own teams.We spoke to three leading women in tech — Nicola Eade, Frontend Developer at Open Agent, Liz Crawford, Chief Product and #technology Officer at Flare HR, and Aisha Khan Information Analyst at EY — for their take on excelling as a woman in software engineering.Combatting STEM stereotypesWomen in technology and soft skillsIn your career, simply by (...)

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Bucking Unconscious Demotions and Sacrosanct Hiring Processes, plus Other Actions for Allies
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Each week, we share five simple actions to create a more inclusive workplace and be a better ally.Image of man with arms folded, courtesy of The Jopwell Collection1. Buck unconscious demotionsThis week, we saw another glaring example of an unconscious demotion. It’s what happens when, upon meeting someone new, one might assume they’re in a lower role or position because of their gender. Or skin color. Or other visible indication that they’re a member of a marginalized group.Massachusetts State Representative Tram Nguyen was on the receiving end of one of these demotions, which she shared on Twitter:body[data-twttr-rendered="true"] background-color: transparent;.twitter-tweet margin: auto !important;Lobbyist: Are you Rep X’s aide? Me (in full suit): No. Lobbyist: Are you Rep Y’s (...)

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