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Subject: Re: Is Computing Gender Specific?
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Date: Tue, 30-Aug-83 09:05:44 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug 30 09:05:44 1983
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Organization: Bell Labs, Holmdel NJ
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I agree with Paul Borman that the gender *problem*, if it can
be called that, has its basis in the reluctance of society to 
encourage women in mathematics. I also feel that a contributing
factor is that, *in my experience* , many women tend to be more
*social*; i.e. they deal more readily with people, and can often
be more group oriented--rather the opposite of a hacker's individuality.

It is a shame things are this way, as the introduction of any *new*
group into this (or any) field brings with it fresh ideas and/or
viewpoints.  I am confident this will work itself out.

			SJBerry