Women In Technology - Friday Links - 14/06/2024
Dear All,
Even though we are late with the Friday Links, we did not want to skip the week, we hope you enjoy the upcoming events and links for the week : )
Links :
“The latest report, published on 14 June 2024, shows a shrinking gap between Swiss men and women.”
Maria Alandes Pradillo quoted from the report:
“A partir de l’analyse des 100 contenus les plus vus sur YouTube, TikTok et Instagram, le HCE affirme que : sur Instagram, 68% des contenus propagent des stéréotypes de genre, 27% contiennent des propos à caractère sexuel et 22% des propos à caractère sexiste. Sur YouTube, 24% des contenus contiennent des éléments de violence et seulement 8% des vidéos sont faites par des femmes. Sur TikTok, 61% des vidéos présentent des comportements stéréotypés masculins et 42,5% des séquences d’humour et divertissement contiennent des représentations dégradantes des femmes."
“La filière numérique reste elle largement dominée par les hommes et en conséquence caractérisée par une forte culture sexiste. Seulement 29% des effectifs du numérique en France sont des femmes en 2020 dont 16% dans les métiers techniques et 22% dans les postes de direction. Cette sous-représentation entraine le développement d’outils et de langages qui renforcent la maitrise masculine de cet environnement, repoussant ainsi les femmes à la périphérie des avancées technologiques qui façonnent notre avenir. Et cette inégalité professionnelle prend ses sources dès le parcours éducatif, où la spécialisation genrée des filières écarte les filles des formations scientifiques ou technologiques.”
As we were so inspired from Valentina’s talk, this lead us to further research of historic women scientists.
Related to the previous link, if you have not heard about WES:
"The Women's Engineering Society is a United Kingdom professional learned society and networking body for women engineers, scientists and technologists. It was the first professional body set up for women working in all areas of engineering, predating the Society of Women Engineers by around 30 years."
Recent past :
- 13th June: « La femme naît libre et demeure égale à l’homme en droits » , par Valentina Altopiedi
https://indico.cern.ch/event/1380188/
It was such a delight to hear Valentina. it was really interesting for us especially to hear how other field is working.
Thanks to staff association : )
- 14th June: COLLECTIF DE LA GRÈVE FÉMINISTE genève
Up coming events:
- 18th June: Women in Data Science Afterwork
WiDS are thrilled to introduce the brand new WiDS Afterwork series! Partnering with Geneva-based data companies, we bring you a regular supply of fascinating talks and networking opportunities, starting with Dataiku and Expedia Group.
Date : Tuesday, June 18th
Time : 6-9pm
Place : Expedia Group office in the Eaux-Vives neighbourhood
Programme : Hear from 2 experienced data experts, Stanislava Sevova-Schaefer (Olam Agri) and Stephanie Griffiths (Dataiku) and meet your fellow data professionals while enjoying your aperitif! As always, all genders are more than welcome.
Extra : Enter in a prize to win 2 coveted mentorship spots.
Reserve your spot now, as seats are limited: https://lnkd.in/d8cU8SnB
“Don't miss the public lecture by the French philosopher and psychoanalyst Cynthia Fleury on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, on the theme "Dignity, Vulnerability, Democracy. How can we collectively create a dignified life for everyone?””
“A Day of Inspiration. A Conference of Opportunities. An event for the determined and the undecided, for the brave and the doers, for explorers and founders, for new perspectives and undiscovered potentials.”
Have a very good rest of the weekend and the week : )
Ece
On behalf of the WIT communications