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Scott Hanselman January 3, 2024 35m

Women in Technology in the Muslim World

Summary

This episode focuses on the high integration of women in the tech industry in Cairo, Egypt, during a code camp. Key subjects include discussions with programmers and systems analysts about their careers and the surprising 40-50% female attendance at the event. The takeaway is that while women's participation in tech is significantly lower in the US and Europe, it's a typical 50/50 split in Egypt's IT community, contrasting with perceived discouragement of women in STEM fields elsewhere.

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