Let's face it: women aren't majoring in Computer Science. Of all my three sisters, none of them have any interest in Computer Science. Instead, they are more interested in nursing and medicine, both of which favor women. Yes, we can all talk about Grace Hopper. However, female icons such as Florence Nightingale and Ellen Keller eclipse her contributions. When I talk about compilers with my younger sister, it annoys her. Compilers, one of Grace Hopper's greatest contributions, are reduced to an annoyance. I don't think that my conversation with my sister is an isolated circumstance. Both men and women want acceptance in their related career field. Computer science carries such a heavy stereotypical favor toward men that women feel alienated even by contributions from their gender. It is no wonder why less than twenty percent of computer science majors are women.
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It's really too bad that the situation is what it is. I think Computer Science would benefit a lot by having more women interested in pursuing careers in this field.
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