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

[Barrack Otieno]

To add, diversity is a broad and complex subject that requires
examination on the basis of merit and existing circumstance. It
requires a conscious effort and purpose based on a particular value
system to achieve good results. I guess it ought to be sewn into the
National Fabric as a value system. While the idea is good the approach
is wanting since it might result in analysis paralysis.

My two cents

On 11/5/16, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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:
>>
>> https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/nov/02/silicon-valley-sexism-diversity-valerie-aurora-frame-shift?CMP=share_btn_tw
>>
>> 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".
>>
>> http://nanjira.com/2016/11/hundreds-of-fabulous-kenyan-women-signed-up-to-saynotomanelske/
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Nanjira.
>>
>> Sent on the move.
>
>
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