Brilliant You Podcast With Janet Zaretsky

25 Michelle Rice - How to Deal with Gender Inequality in Tech

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Synopsis

The #MeToo and Time’s Up movements changed the dynamic at many offices in almost every industry. This is a good thing. A necessary thing. But, it’s also put men on the defensive; made them uncertain about how to speak or act towards their female colleagues. This is a fear that women know intimately (from years of dealing with it themselves) but this leveling off creates new challenges in communication. As a woman working in the Tech industry, Michelle Rice’s communication challenges require a lot of work. Michelle has been working in I.T. and software development for the past 15 years and she is often the only woman working in a non-support role. Her clients are 99% male. She also has her Masters in Psychology, which has helped her navigate her way in this male dominated industry. On this episode of the Brilliant You Podcast, we discussed the gender inequalities she sees and experiences including compensation, sexual harassment, and influence. She is confident that the tides are shifting, especially with youn