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.

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