In the heart of Silicon Valley, beneath the veneer of innovative utopia and boundless opportunities, lies a starkly different reality for women in the tech industry. "Brotopia" by Emily Chang unveils the deeply ingrained culture of sexism and exclusion that pervades this tech paradise, revealing how the industry's male-dominated hierarchy operates under rules that marginalize and silence women. Through meticulous research and compelling interviews with some of tech's leading female figures, Chang exposes the toxic workplaces, rampant discrimination, and unsettling norms—from business meetings in hot tubs to networking at sex parties—that sustain Silicon Valley's "Brotopia." Chang not only sheds light on the historical roots and enduring strength of Silicon Valley's bro culture but also shares the inspiring stories of women who have dared to challenge the status quo and pave the way for change. From the high-profile gender discrimination lawsuit of Ellen Pao against Kleiner Perkins to the courageous whistleblowing of former Uber engineer Susan Fowler, "Brotopia" chronicles the battles fought by women to carve a space for themselves in the tech world. This book is an urgent call to dismantle the boys' club of Silicon Valley and a roadmap for a more inclusive, equitable future in technology.
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