Emily Chang Books

In the early days of computing, the field was far from the boys’ club it later became. During the mid-20th century, women were a crucial part of the computing revolution. Many of the first programmers were women, performing essential work at NASA, IBM, and the U.S. Army. The male-centered narrative ...

From Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley

At the core of Silicon Valley’s identity is the belief that it is a pure meritocracy: the best ideas win, and talent recognizes talent. But the data and stories I encountered contradicted that belief. When women and minorities are systematically sidelined, when career advancement depends on informal...

From Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley