A presentation to encourage an active participation of women in IT or any industry. Also, how can we contribute to help build and make use of the hackerspace and make it a resource for learning and growth. - We want a space too!

1. And I bet you wonder why this is

3. Women have been involved in computers since computers were
first envisioned.They are present in all facets of computing and
information technology.
Despite this, their presence is comparatively small in these fields;
see statistics below.When America's first electronic computer,
ENIAC, was developed, its programmers were women. Jennifer
S. Light's essay, "When ComputersWere Women," documents
and describes the role of the women of ENIAC and outlines the
historical omission or downplay of women's roles in computer
science history.[1].

4. A proposal from an economical standpoint suggests that in
order to avert the computing and IT industry from dangers
such as global sourcing, a solution is needed to increase the
participation of underrepresented groups like women. [2]The
book Gender and Computers :
Understanding the Digital Divide[1] claims that the lack of
participation of females in computing excludes them from the
"new economy", which calls for sophisticated computer skills
in exchange for high salary positions. [6] A consequence from
such exclusion will likely result in further social and gender
inequality.

6. The real purpose of this presentation
An Event
Hackerspace
Support
Have your say
An opportunity
Geeks and Non-Geeks
Growth and Learning

7. After thousands of years of (male dominance), we now stand at the beginning of
the feminine era, when women will rise to their appropriate prominence, and the
entire world will recognize the harmony between man and woman
--The Rebbe
NO SEXISM PLEASE…. It’s not about gender… not about domination…
we are equal and we have different roles… we as women can
contribute to this industry equally.Time to cut the crap and start
working… no more isolating ourselves!

9. IF you’re skilled… you can do it…

10. WE CAN DO IT!! –TIMETO GET OFF OUR BUTTS AND PARTICIPATE

11. IDEAS & QUESTIONS