I hate to talk in generalities, but a lot of times, younger guys just aren't experienced with women, and they're still kind of focused on that whole thing. There is more sexism in a younger atmosphere. That said, there are a lot of hacker guys who are great. In her years in the industry, Fennelly has had plenty of time to observe Mars and Venus in the workplace. While women can write programs just as nimbly as men, other skills become evident, she said.
Women can understand that pretty well.
Men are supposed to be better at cognitive thinking. You need that mix. A lot of female geeks really object to the idea that women and men are essentially different. E-mail this story to a friend. Format this story for printing.