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Brotopia
336 pages, 2019
Brotopia reveals how Silicon Valley got so sexist despite its utopian ideals, why bro culture endures even as its companies claim the moral high ground, and how women speak out and fight back.
Drawing on her deep network of Silicon Valley insiders, Chang opens the boardroom doors of male-dominated venture capital firms like Kleiner Perkins, the subject of Ellen Pao's high-profile gender discrimination lawsuit, and Sequoia, where a partner once famously said they "won't lower their standards" just to hire women.
Exposing the flawed logic in common excuses for why tech has long suffered the “pipeline” problem and invests in the delusion of meritocracy, Brotopia also shows how bias coded into AI, internet troll culture, and the reliance on pattern recognition harms not just women in tech but us all, and at an unprecedented scale.
Emily Chang explores the male-dominated culture of Silicon Valley in Brotopia. She reveals how women are often sidelined in the tech industry, creating a 'boys' club' atmosphere. This is a wake-up call for everyone to challenge and change this culture.
Brotopia digs into the deep-rooted gender bias in the tech industry. Chang shows how this bias not only affects women's careers but also the products and services that tech companies produce. It's time to see the impact of our unconscious biases.
Chang makes a compelling case for diversity in Brotopia. She shows that diverse teams are more innovative and productive. So, if you're in tech, it's time to take a look at your team's diversity and see how you can improve it.
In Brotopia, Emily Chang highlights the need for more inclusive work cultures in tech. She shares stories of women who have been excluded and suggests ways to create a more welcoming environment. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to make their workplace more inclusive.
Brotopia also explores the role of education in tech. Chang argues that we need to encourage more girls to study STEM subjects and break down the stereotypes that hold them back. If you're in education, this book will make you rethink how you're preparing students for the future.
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Brotopia dives deep into the tech industry's gender inequality issue, revealing the systemic and deeply ingrained biases that are prevalent. It's a call to action for all of us.
Sheryl Sandberg - Facebook COO, AuthorBrotopia is a groundbreaking book that breaks the silence on the discrimination and bias in the tech industry. It's a game changer.
Marc Benioff - Salesforce CEO, PhilanthropistBrotopia is a compelling and shocking expose of Silicon Valley's sexist culture. It's a must-read for anyone who cares about women in tech.
Arianna Huffington - HuffPost Founder, AuthorBrotopia is a powerful and necessary book that uncovers the deep-seated gender bias in the tech industry. It's a wake-up call for everyone.
Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn Co-Founder, InvestorBrotopia is a critical read that shines a light on the pervasive gender inequality in tech. It's a call to arms for change.
Susan Wojcicki - YouTube CEO, Tech ExecutiveRecommendations
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