CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap

Code was a well-done film that illuminated women and careers in tech. It provides a well-researched history of women in tech. As with most films that challenge the status quo, there can be moments that are very targeted to the message in the film and really show a darker side of a field starving for women. There could have been more information provided on who is working for the solution or what was the solution that they are looking to achieve by making the movie. Overall though the movie was engaging and well made. I would recommend using as a discussion starter, and maybe find a different viewpoint to create a counter discussion.

This was super informative especially with the speakers talking about their personal experiences and telling the anecdotes to the students. It talked a lot about what women have done for computer science and the impact they have made. They include the fact of how Grace Hopper is credited with the term of debugging. It is something that schools should show as they have many great examples of women that can be seen as role models for future generations. It does show a different perspective that as males, we do not see or do not understand as we do not have that female perspective.

For someone who doesn't work in this field it was an eye opening documentary to watch. Personally I learned a lot about women in this field. I feel like it could definitely be more encouraging/motivational for girls. I understand that showing the dark side to the field is needed, but I also feel like it was highly discouraging, especially for younger girls.

Code: Debugging the Gender Gap documentary did have some interesting information about the history of women computer programmers. Since I have not immersed myself in the field of technology in terms of coding, I'm not sure if I am unaware of the history of women in coding because I have not explored the subject or if it is so hidden I am unaware for those reasons. Having a mother working in Information Technology, I can't recall her expressing the gender gap as an issue or if she feels she is thought of less because she is a woman in the field. I will need to discuss with her to get personal experience entering the area in the 90s and up until 2021. The women in the documentary who speak on the subject of discrimination are in very high positions, and I feel they would feel that in any industry in their roles. The difference is apparent in the number of women in the tech industry, which is also in many industries. In conclusion, awareness across all industries needs to be continuously discussed and needs to be continuously worked on.

I was quite disappointed to be honest. Lots of interviews shown out of context, and zero narration. I'm a hard sell when it comes to feminist views, and I'm not sure this film helped any, unfortunately. I'm also a female breaking into coding at 40-yrs-old. Perhaps I do not realize the ground broken before me by other women.