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The Surprising Neuroscience of Gender Inequality by Janet Crawford When it comes to the tech industry and gender, intolerance and under-representation are daily news items. Yet despite the glaring ugliness of scandals like Gamergate, the prime culprit in gender inequity is likely not overt sexism. Implicit bias, a normal byproduct of our neural design, leads well-intentioned men and women to reinforce the status quo, while constricting creativity and limiting strategic vision. This talk explores the biological basis of bias and the responsibility we all hold in changing the story. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/IG22/
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The video titled "The Surprising Neuroscience of Gender Inequality" features Janet Crawford speaking at BathRuby 2016, addressing the pervasive issue of gender inequality in the tech industry, often attributed to unconscious bias rather than overt sexism. The talk delves into the following key points: - **Personal Experience**: Crawford shares her journey in science, detailing early influences of gender bias within her family and educational environments that shaped her aspirations. - **Statistical Overview**: Despite an increase in female college graduates, gender representation in tech and leadership roles remains deeply troubling, with only about 20% of tech roles occupied by women, and even fewer in leadership positions. - **Impact of Unconscious Bias**: The talk highlights how unconscious biases affect hiring, promotions, and perceptions of competence, often leading to women being underestimated or overlooked in professional settings. - **Consequences of Representation**: The video discusses the negative impact of low female representation on innovation and business success, citing studies that show varying company performances based on gender diversity in leadership. - **Call to Action**: Crawford emphasizes the importance of individual and collective responsibility to recognize and address these biases. She advocates for increased male participation in fostering inclusive environments, suggesting practical steps that can be implemented immediately. The conclusion of the talk underlines the necessity of tackling unconscious biases to drive genuine change, encouraging audiences to be vigilant in recognizing their biases and fostering diverse environments for future generations. Crawford expresses hope that the audience will take proactive steps in their workplaces, reinforcing that addressing gender bias benefits everyone in society.
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