Why Are There So Few Women in Computer Science?

The video explores the historical and current gender disparity in computer science. It highlights the significant contributions of women in early computing, such as Ada Lovelace and the women featured in 'Hidden Figures.' Post-WWII, women were encouraged to enter computing, but by the late 1960s, efforts to exclude them began. The 1980s saw a shift with computers marketed to boys, leading to a decline in women in the field. Despite this, initiatives like Girls Who Code aim to inspire young girls to pursue computing.

Who is considered the world's first computer programmer?

• Grace Hopper

• Ada Lovelace

• Mary Jackson

• Katherine Johnson

What was a significant factor that encouraged women to enter computing during World War II?

• Government incentives

• Lack of male workers due to the war

• Interest in technology

• High salaries

What change occurred in the late 1960s regarding women in computer programming?

• Women were encouraged to join the field

• Women were given leadership roles

• Men began to dominate the field

• Programming was considered a hobby

What was a strategy used by men in the late 1960s to reduce the number of women in programming?

• Offering scholarships to women

• Creating biased tests and professional organizations

• Encouraging women to pursue other fields

• Promoting women to higher positions

What factor contributed to the decline of women in computer science starting in 1984?

• Decrease in job opportunities

• Ad campaigns targeting young boys

• Lack of interest in technology

• Increased difficulty of the field

According to a study, what increases the likelihood of girls entering computer science later in life?

• Access to computers at home

• Inspiring teachers and role models

• High salaries in the field

• Peer pressure

What is the goal of programs like Girls Who Code?

• To boost girls' involvement in coding from an early age

• To increase the number of male programmers

• To provide scholarships for women

• To create new programming languages