Gender Norms Embedded in Language

Language itself often encodes and perpetuates gender norms and expectations. In certain languages and cultures, the ways women are described or self-identify can either empower or restrict them. These nuances affect how women in tech are perceived within their cultures and may influence confidence and professional identity.

Language itself often encodes and perpetuates gender norms and expectations. In certain languages and cultures, the ways women are described or self-identify can either empower or restrict them. These nuances affect how women in tech are perceived within their cultures and may influence confidence and professional identity.

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