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Code switching describes not just language and tone but also dress, and behavior. This practice is something many members of oppressed groups share with each other, even if we don't always bond over it as we could. Black America has had many shades of dialect over the regions and years. As have had the Singaporeans. And the Nigerians. Each of these stories matters, along with the rest of the stories of our global reckoning with the myriad social traumas of colonialism and imperialism. When we hear about code switching, we're reminded about Queer experience and how "the closet" is a deep kind of code-switching for many of us. Many of us show up at school or work or even at home in ways that hide our values, talents, perspectives, creativity, wisdom, and joy. Jaylene's spoken-work performance is not just a reminder how much we've been holding back. It's also a subtle nod to our potential as we step out of our various closets together, into becoming, community, and joy. #CodeSwitching #JayleneClarkOwens #QBF

Today, women represent 29% of the global STEM workforce - the gender gap might be closing (in 1970 the figure was just 8%) but there's still more to do to reach even greater inclusion and diversity. On this International Women's Day, let's celebrate some of the fantastic organisations dedicated to empowering women in tech: ⚡️ SheCanCode 🤩 Code First Girls 🔥 GirlCode Ready to get started in coding? Check out Women in Tech's top 5 free coding courses here: https://lnkd.in/eeGPVSK9 #InspireInclusion #InvestInWomen #IWD2024

One of the most powerful conference sessions at #4YFN23. The work done by IAMTHECODE FOUNDATION is nothing short of inspirational. 📽 View the full session here: https://lnkd.in/dpeC8zkC 👌 I guarantee these will be 16 minutes well spent. 💖 And here are the many ways to support iamtheCODE: https://lnkd.in/dgyc4CFA

Being a woman👩💻 in a man-dominated field such as Software Development can easily make you mimicking male energy and behavior. But in reality your unique feminine energy can become a booster for your team and your professional development. Last week I was delighted to join an amazing Tech event Code Pub for women and other underrepresented genders organized by Netlight&Choco. It became a good reminder for myself that: ✨ I am not alone in this journey ✨ There are so many women outside who work hard, learn, develop themselves and grow ✨ These women are as much into coding as I am and it goes well with lifting my motivation up #womenintech #womenempowerment #softwareengineer

Getting teenagers to listen? Tough task. By placing girls at the center of our programming, Technovation created a program that uniquely resonates with young women and girls. Find out how from our CEO Tara Chklovski and her conversation with Vilas Dhar. #Empowerment #WomenEmpowerment #WomeninTech #GirlsinTech

Let’s break down gender barriers and foster an inclusive learning environment at Code Ninjas Pickering! 👩💻 We support STEM education by being female-owned, hiring women Sensei, as well as encouraging our girl Ninjas to be a part of a more diverse future for a field that will shape our world 🌐 At Code Ninjas Pickering, we encourage girls to embrace STEM as a way to build confidence and self-esteem to prepare them to thrive in a rapidly evolving world 💻 — #girlsinSTEM #girlcodeninjas #empoweringgirls #learningisfun #codeninjaspickering #codeninjas #learningtocode

New Year, New Queer! 🌈 2024 will be filled with challenges and opportunities for the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Tech; that’s why this year, we are Queering Up! Introducing the QT Theme for this year’s programming and events — Queering Up: Expand Your Mindset To Be Future-Ready 🔮🧠⏫ Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/eZjstYbt In 2024, QueerTech is taking another step towards transforming the tech industry into an innovative, ethical, and inclusive space. As a QT, your empowerment and growth are key to this mission. Become a part of our 2024 programming and get empowered with the essential skills and knowledge to tackle unique challenges at the crossroads of technology, inclusivity, and identity. By "Queering Up," we invite you to join us in challenging norms, breaking down barriers, and preparing for a future where technology aligns with ethical standards, accessibility, and sustainability. Be part of the conversation, learn about upcoming events, and Queer Up by joining our Digital Community: QueerTech.org #QueeringUp #QueeringTech

Whilst not surprising, still deeply disappointing in 2023. 2 in 5 women experience sexual harassment at work, with higher incidents reported in male-dominated industries. Unlike their male peers, women are more likely to be evaluated based on performance AND personality vs performance and potential. So much of this is a result of social conditioning, learned behaviour from home, in schools, on footy fields and in the media-traditional and social. What’s learned though, can be unlearned and replaced with respectful, inclusive options - particularly when leaders are aware of and communicate the source and impact of suboptimal behaviour. Naming, blaming and shaming leads to defensiveness and backlash. It’s time we applied a human-centred approach, with accountabilities, to address root cause. #womeninstem #sexism #genderbias #humancentreddesign