People are asking, what did you do about it (hostile workplaces for women)? Implied: what *could* one do about it? Current answers include... "leave?"
Hands up if you (like me) left?
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@o_guest has suggested that more young female students in cog sci won't solve the toxic work environment if they are simply set up to leave anyway. Elissa Newport adds the
idea that women in *leadership* can make a difference.
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Waoh! Next up, Amy Perfors talks about the members of the panel "slipping through the cracks of culture and getting a lot of computational experience that other women don't"
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Amy Perfors. On talking about microagressions: "When it's something that's named, culture can begin to change" eg "It would be great if we didn't have XXX after 5pm, because of caregiver responsibilities" Takes time, but culture can adapt
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In the chat, Barbara Landau adds that it's more effective if the *administration* can come on board with things like meeting times -- if the school has family friendly policies then it's no one's job to speak up about it every faculty meeting
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Great question from the floor: It adds up, it's a burden, what can we do about it to cope with the burden. ... lots of great suggestions coming...
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1. Build a community of support! Hi there
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2. Bring men on board Find your allies and let them know when they can help/support/speak out, and tell them how
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3. Use data, use tools: Tally who's dominating the conversation, so you can open up the floor. Encourage women, minorities and younger people to talk and ask questions
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Thank you!
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