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.

What percentage of the field of computer science is comprised of men today?

What were some of the roles women played in early computing history?

Who is considered the world's first computer programmer?

How did the perception of computer programming as a field for women change over time?

What impact do positive role models have on girls' interest in computer science?

What factors contributed to the decline of women in computer science after the 1980s?

What role do programs like Girls Who Code play in the current landscape of computer science?