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

[Mwendwa Kivuva]

I still think women should continue to fight for their space in society. I
don't think in the 21st century, we should be celebrating that there is a
woman candidate in a panel, or in a political competition. Rather, we
should  be discussing merits of what the candidates bring to the table. The
journey is long, and I hope when my daughter gets to vie for the
Presidency, or any higher office, nobody will define her by gender, but
rather by what value she adds to the society.

Kudos to those opening the way for our daughters.

On Saturday, 5 November 2016, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> 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 <javascript:;>>
> 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
> <javascript:;>>
> > 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.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Barrack O. Otieno
> > +254721325277
> > +254733206359
> > Skype: barrack.otieno
> > PGP ID: 0x2611D86A
> >
>
>
> --
> Barrack O. Otieno
> +254721325277
> +254733206359
> Skype: barrack.otieno
> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A
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Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya
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