On #InternationWomensDay & every day, may more of us have control over our bodies, access to healthcare & education, & the freedom to pursue the lives we dream with the partners we choose.
Some thoughts on International Women’s Day
Speaking truth to the power of the patriarchy is unimaginably difficult, even as I live a life of relative privilege and comfort.
https://freedomnews.org.uk/2024/03/08/some-thoughts-on-international-womens-day/
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Some thoughts on International Women’s Day - Freedom News

Speaking truth to the power of the patriarchy is unimaginably difficult, even as I live a life of relative privilege and comfort.

Freedom News
@ManningPublications discount til Midnight EST on Sunday 12th March to celebrate #InternationWomensDay including mine https://www.manning.com/books/c-plus-plus-bookcamp/?utm_campaign=womensday2023&utm_medium=social&utm_source=social_media: Challenge: mention a female author you've read something by
C++ Bookcamp

Build your skills with essential modern C++ features hands-on by completing eight interesting coding projects.</b> In C++ Bookcamp</i> you’ll: Learn how to write modern C++ using new features from C++ 11 to 20</li> Think about testing as you code</li> Learn what happens “under the hood” of your C++ code</li> Choose the most efficient algorithm or data structure</li> </ul> C++ Bookcamp</i> introduces you to the most important features of modern C++ coding by guiding you through eight hands-on projects. The book carefully coaches you through all the major language changes since C++ 11. Each new feature you learn comes with a fun project or minigame, from writing a Guess The Number game to racing your way out of a paper bag. It’s a great way to build effective skills, whether you’re a C++ beginner or you’re just upgrading to the newer versions of the language.

Manning Publications

One more #AngloSaxon #Saint for #InternationWomensDay: St. Æthelburh of Kent

St. Æthelburh [ ᚫᛏᚻᛖᛚᛒᚢᚱᚻ ] of #Kent was a remarkable woman who lived more than a thousand years ago, and her life was marked by many miracles. As a devout Christian, she dedicated her life to God, and her faith led her to perform many acts of kindness and compassion.

She Married King Edwin of Deira and Bernicia – which later became known as #Northumbria. Their marriage triggered the initial phase of the conversion of the pagan north of England to Christianity.

One of her most famous #miracles was the healing of a blind man who came to her for help. St. Æthelburh prayed for him and blessed him with holy water, and the man's sight was restored. This miracle was witnessed by many people, and it spread quickly throughout the region.

Another miracle attributed to St. Æthelburh was the healing of a sick child who was close to death. The child's mother brought him to St. Æthelburh, who prayed for him and anointed him with holy oil. The child was healed, and he grew up to be a strong and healthy young man.

St. Æthelburh's miracles were not limited to physical healing. She was also known for her ability to calm storms and protect her community from danger.

She established one of the first Benedictine nunneries in #england at Lyminge, near #Folkestone, which she led until her death in 647, and where her remains were later venerated.

#medieval #medievodons #histodons

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On this #InternationWomensDay, I reflect on there being only two women in our software development group. We also have only two non-white devs, one of whom is the other woman. Maybe next time we hire we can actually start fixing this.

How to make women feel included in the tech world?

An information science researcher studied open source programming communities, where women make up only 9.8% of the people who contribute code, to see which ones were able to keep women involved.

She found the answer is strength in numbers – communities for women and women mentoring women create places where women can stand up to sexist culture.

https://theconversation.com/the-retention-problem-women-are-going-into-tech-but-are-also-being-driven-out-200625

#WomenInSTEM #Technology #WomensDay #InternationWomensDay

The retention problem: Women are going into tech but are also being driven out

Women are severely underrepresented in tech. Strength in numbers – communities for women and women mentoring women – can counter tech’s sexist culture and help retain women in the field.

The Conversation

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Meze Mama putting on live music for #InternationWomensDay Wednesday 8th March

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