What Happened To Women In Computer Science?

What Happened To Women In Computer Science?

Written by Johanna Dahlroos

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In the mid-1980s, while the number of women entering medicine, law and physical science studies began to accelerate, the number of women entering computer science began to fall dramatically. This infographic asks why and looks at the impact that shift has had on modern day software development.

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Johanna Dahlroos
Johanna is Honeypot’s graphic designer. A Finnish dog-lover with a passion for art, architecture and snowboarding, she’s up for any challenge – as long as enough coffee is provided.

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