Nevin Flanagan @nevindoesdesigning.bsky.social

Computer programming followed a similar course; while it was considered to be just translating a process written down by some maths PhD, it was considered clerical work and done almost entirely by women. The discipline wasn’t male-dominated until it was clear it was lucrative.

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Erika Fawcett @krystolla.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 03, 2024 at 13:34 UTC

Beer making likewise was women’s work until it was clear money could be made. It makes me snicker everytime I see a toxic masculinity style beer commercial.

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