The Yale Problem Begins in High School
This directly relates to us in tech.  Specifically, there is a huge push to reach out to women and girls in CS.  I am not opposed to females in CS at all.  I will encourage males and females alike to pursue it, because I see CS as the great equalizer; the only thing that matters is what you produce.<p>What I <i>can&#x27;t</i> stand are these &quot;Women in technology&quot; conferences and workshops to &quot;close the (gender) gap&quot;.  Why?  Because if you focus on one group, then you are actively <i>not</i> focusing on another.  Given the dichotomy defined by their stated purpose, they are actively dismissive of men (boys).  That is wrong.<p>I don&#x27;t care about the men&#x2F;women ratio.  People will choose whatever path they enjoy and want to work at.  I do care very strongly, though, about treating people equally.<p>If I say this publically, then I, too, will be ostracized.  <i>That</i> is why this article is so very important!