Does diversity really matter?

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Gender diversity in tech matters because the data are concrete: 74% interest among girls vs 18% of CS degrees and only 26% of computing jobs, with women’s quit rate around 40% and representation declining since the 90s. Practical fixes shown include creating Open Stage practice for speakers, equal maternity/paternity leave, part‑time job‑sharing, not asking pregnancy questions, and supporting groups like girls who Cod Chango girls rails girls and WE shape. Tech to build safer hiring and retention paths.

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1. 0:00Diversity in tech
2. 1:05Sarah’s career journey
3. 10:02Reality vs. idealized diversity
4. 12:54Gender diversity in tech
5. 13:36Fostering diversity
6. 15:42Diversity’s importance
7. 16:16Q&A

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