A personal reflection by a male software engineer on gender inequality in the tech industry. The author shares his journey from holding conservative views on gender parity to recognizing systemic barriers women face in IT. He discusses real workplace examples of bias and harassment, challenges the notion that women simply choose not to enter tech, and provides a practical list of actions men can take to improve diversity — from reviewing hiring practices to calling out inappropriate behavior. The post also references the historical shift in the 1990s when programming became male-dominated as salaries rose.
