BBC (author works there) recently made documentary/reality show "Girls can code". Its about young girls, building an app and trying to pitch investors. Its was the most sexist TV piece I had ever seen. Coding was turned into 'creative' thing such as fashion, dress selection, make-up, marketing...
Out of 2 hours about 5 minutes were spend on actual coding (boot camp). One girl liked it and showed some potential. But that was passed as something "proper lady" should not do.
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BBC (author works there) recently made documentary/reality show "Girls can code". Its about young girls, building an app and trying to pitch investors. Its was the most sexist TV piece I had ever seen. Coding was turned into 'creative' thing such as fashion, dress selection, make-up, marketing...
Out of 2 hours about 5 minutes were spend on actual coding (boot camp). One girl liked it and showed some potential. But that was passed as something "proper lady" should not do.