At the end of last month, I wrote an article about women in tech. Based on a report out of the US of A, it said that women were leaving tech faster than they could be replaced. This sparked a bunch of discussion and led me to investigate if the situation is the same in South Africa. The investigation begins on Cliff Central’s tech show today.
I will be posting a full article about what a variety of women said to me when I reached out to them on this topic. However, I do this “unradio” thing and I thought some of you might be interesting in tuning in and hearing more. You can do so right here from 10-11 live, or podcast anytime after:
Click the fancy button to play the radio
For those wondering, I am a frequent co-host on the CliffCentral tech show on Mondays. I generally go on every 3-4 weeks, but we had to add in this extra show to chat about ladies of tech and if sexism is as rampant in South Africa as it is overseas. I know you all weighed in with tons of anecdotes and comments on my original article and worry not – the points you raised will be included in our discussion on air. While there are (unfortunately) always examples of overt sexism, it’s the more nuanced sexism that can be most insidious. Still, it’s important to ask that difficult question – how do you know you are being treated in a particular way because of your gender or because you simply aren’t as qualified?
If you want to interact with us on air, feel free to use that WeChat app. Otherwise, if you don’t want to install anything, you can tweet at me or the station, or even call into the studio at 0861 555 189. Also, I generally hand select the music for the show because I’m not a fan of what they play otherwise, so please be amused by my musical choices.
Last Updated: March 23, 2015
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 09:46
TEH FAAAAME!!!
Loftus
March 23, 2015 at 09:54
I’m gonna live forever
I’m gonna learn how to fly (High)
I feel it coming together
People will see me and cry
Hammersteyn
March 23, 2015 at 09:54
Yes, they do cry….
*Runs
Loftus
March 23, 2015 at 09:55
hahaha daai blerrie liedjie sitnou in my kop vas! bwahaha
Hammersteyn
March 23, 2015 at 09:53
Stick to the classics and you can do no wrong Zoe. Pick one direction and watch me earphones fly in another direction
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 09:55
Classics! Hammer has spoken.
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 09:56
I made a “both directions” joke at their brand PR meeting here at my work. The people representing their brand were not amused.
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 09:57
They are just jealous of your supreme make-up skills dude!
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 09:58
Thank Thor I didn’t actually meet them in person.
I’m no good with children.
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 09:59
Hahaha, I’d good with kids, nothing like a good hiding to keep ’em quiet
Hammersteyn
March 23, 2015 at 09:59
How to handle kids.
RinceThis
March 23, 2015 at 10:28
hahahaha
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 09:53
I’m curious as to the music selection
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 09:54
I’m not 😉
Fine, I am.
Ryanza
March 23, 2015 at 10:04
Just a quick question. When is Gaming with Alessandro on Cliff Central? Seems like the times or days have moved.
The Witcher 3 is coming, made me laugh so much.
Alessandro Barbosa
March 23, 2015 at 10:26
Yeah they did change. I promise they won’t again (I hope, I have no control over these things).
I’m on Mondays now, from 17:00-18:00. Full hour of gaming and tech 🙂
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:27
…expect some [HEAVY BREATHING] phone callers XD
Alessandro Barbosa
March 23, 2015 at 10:27
I WELCOME YOUR STALKER TENDENCIES 😀
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:28
FLIPPIT!
NO ONE GETS IT!!!
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. dammit!
Hammersteyn
March 23, 2015 at 10:37
Yes we do, you stalk wominz.
Ryanza
March 23, 2015 at 10:34
It’s Monday today. So you can fill that hour which just Witcher 3 information that was released over the weekend.
Alessandro Barbosa
March 23, 2015 at 12:11
Only if you bombard us with questions <3
Audacity (or-das-it-eeee-eee)
March 23, 2015 at 10:08
wot a sexy voice 😛
hairyknees
March 23, 2015 at 10:09
Why is Zoe hosting a tech show? SHE’S A GIRL OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111111!!!!!!!!
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 10:11
What is the world coming to!?
Madness!
Hammersteyn
March 23, 2015 at 10:25
Diswashers abd washing machines gets more complicated every year
*Runs
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:26
*and
hairyknees
March 23, 2015 at 10:09
Also, gj Zoe 🙂 you have such a rad radio voice!
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:11
Hi Lynette
Loftus
March 23, 2015 at 10:11
O_o
hairyknees
March 23, 2015 at 10:13
What a stalker!
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:13
* S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
Yes, I am.
Love that game
hairyknees
March 23, 2015 at 10:14
I’m such a DOTA!
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 10:15
Prepare for comments on what the DOTA acronym actually means.
Lord Chaos
March 23, 2015 at 10:18
… I got nothing…
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:19
Dat Online Troll Arena
HvR
March 23, 2015 at 10:20
Defender Of The Ayeliner
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:21
Bwahahahahaha
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 10:22
Aye
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 10:25
Not me! HIM!
Damn it! I can’t win.
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:27
You first agree, and then 2 minutes later you get upset?
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 10:29
It was a good comeback from him.
Lord Chaos
March 23, 2015 at 10:16
Brown noser. 😛
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:17
Just doing some Lagz PR mos mos
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 10:13
I’m so glad Zoe actually admitted straight up she’s not a fan of their usual music. 🙂 Bring on the good music!
I would listen to Cliff Central, but the problem is that I don’t want to. ;P
HvR
March 23, 2015 at 10:15
By biggest surprise is that they were still going. Last time I heard they were not even breaking a 1000 listeners at any one time.
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:18
http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/60533107.jpg
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:21
SEXIST MANAGERS!
Blood Emperor Trevor
March 23, 2015 at 10:28
Women in tech? Do you mean domestic engineers? *run*
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:29
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XD
RinceThis
March 23, 2015 at 10:38
you betta!
Ghost In The Rift
March 23, 2015 at 10:49
Thanks for playing Breaking Benjamin Zoe, loved that song and great broadcast on the topic at hand.
Admiral Chief
March 23, 2015 at 10:52
ZOE KNOWS GAMERS???
AMAZING!
HAI!
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 11:04
Hai
hairyknees
March 23, 2015 at 11:12
HAI!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tom Krager
March 23, 2015 at 12:37
I find it funny that women will consider not getting tech jobs as sexist . . . meanwhile they never wonder why they don’t get roofing jobs.
When you say that women are leaving tech jobs . .. what do you mean? Leaving like getting fired or leaving voluntarily? I should look this up a bit more but I don’t think jumping to conclusions of sexism is the best way to go forward. Not ever gender needs to be represented equally in each career . .. which is why I brought up the roofing thing.
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 12:45
You make a fair point. In my line of work I’m pretty much the only man in the office. I haven’t heard anyone here complain about men not being represented enough. So it certainly does depend on the type of job.
It doesn’t mean men or women can’t do certain jobs, it also doesn’t mean that they shouldn’t. It just means that they don’t have to.
Tom Krager
March 23, 2015 at 12:51
exactly . . . 100% agree
Ryanza
March 23, 2015 at 12:55
“Only man in the office” Does that explain the eyeliner.
Captain JJ the damned
March 23, 2015 at 14:18
Haha. This really isn’t helping me. If HvR saw that I’d never hear the end of it.
Frik van der Hewerskink
March 23, 2015 at 12:58
Why always with the sexism ? sigh
Ryanza
March 23, 2015 at 13:02
That time of the month? It’s a joke. A bad joke. Don’t hate me.