Feminism, Engineering, and Technology: Possibilities and Dilemmas

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are still the "second class" citizens working in male-dominated areas, specifically in engineering and computer sciences. They need to prove their competency in the field when a majority of their male colleagues may find that they are not fit for the job. As a result of the small percentage of women involved in the field, it produces a gapin examining the crux of the matter.