[kictanet] Smashing the Silicon Valley patriarchy: anti-Lean In strategy puts onus on men

[Barrack Otieno]

Hi Nanjira,

Does it mean that men should equally refuse to take part in all women
panels? I was following a ladies meeting discussing Internet related
issues yesterday and i saw a gentleman on the panel, whilst he seemed
out of place on account of the theme i think the gentleman was
participating by invitation on account of the value he was adding. In
my humble opinion most men are sons, brothers , husbands, fathers and
friends. I think we need to pay attention to our value systems and
test every new idea against the same value system before embracing it.
This is my humble opinion based on what i have read unless i am
missing something.

Regards

On 11/5/16, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
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> https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/nov/02/silicon-valley-sexism-diversity-valerie-aurora-frame-shift?CMP=share_btn_tw
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> Closer home, which men in this industry will lead the fold by, for instance,
> refusing to take place in all male panels? Champions needed! In the
> meantime, women in tech, please sign up here if you haven't already, and
> please spread the word. It can't be an excuse any longer, that we "can't be
> found".
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> http://nanjira.com/2016/11/hundreds-of-fabulous-kenyan-women-signed-up-to-saynotomanelske/
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>
>
> Regards,
> Nanjira.
>
> Sent on the move.


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