Brotopia
By Emily Chang
Breaking Up the Boys’ Club of Silicon Valley
Summary of Brotopia book by Emily Chang
Interview-based findings of the sexist culture in Silicon Valley, including reports from top-level women who have faced these challenges head-on, overcome the hurdles, and survived to offer advice for women entering this boys’ arena.
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What do you get from this book? Uncover the sexist culture pervading silicon valley and discover ways to affect change
Women in Silicon Valley are devalued, underemployed, and treated with skepticism
Computer programming was viewed as “women’s work” until a biased 1960s study reported the opposite result
Trilogy and PayPal utilize sexist recruiting and hiring tactics that flout “meritocracy” and have long-term consequences for women
Google’s Strained Efforts at Equal-Opportunity Employment Led to the Early Hiring of Key Female Leaders Who Helped Them Grow
Sexual harassment at Uber went viral in 2017, and “the elephant in the valley” study proved it’s not isolated
Venture capitalists create and promote a male-dominated workplace, but women like ellen pao are fighting back with damaging, public lawsuits
“Sex parties” and inadequate child care are serious issues in silicon valley, leading to fewer women in the workforce
Women in the gaming industry are harassed by “trolls,” but the “me too” movement is changing things for the better
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Who should read Brotopia book
- entrepreneurs
- Silicon Valley employees
- feminist advocates
About the author of Brotopia
Emily Chang
Emily Chang is an Emmy Award-winning producer and author whose long-standing career in the news industry has centered on international relations, technology, and inequality. Chang’s interview skills have been featured on CNN and MSNBC. She currently serves as producer and reporter for popular news show Bloomberg Technology.
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