Society matters

I feel that most women avoid computer science for the same reason that most men avoid the humanities. It is tough to be a minority. You have to believe in what you do more strongly than the majority does. Women who pursue computer science must have a passion for computer science strong enough to overcome the social pressures that come with entering a male-dominated field. However, if enough women decide to nurture their talents in computer science, there’s no reason that the social landscape and accompanying pressures couldn’t change for the next generation.