Brotopia
Brotopia
Emily Chang
Michael Bloomberg
Important new book about gender equality in Silicon Valley. - Michael Bloomberg
Bill Gurley
Historically important book that will hopefully stand as a critical catalyst to change in our industry. - Bill Gurley
Tom Peters
A stomach turner. - Tom Peters
Melinda Gates
For decades, powerful men have responded to sexism in tech by saying, 'It’s always been this way.' - Melinda Gates
Aaron Levie
Aaron Levie mentioned this book on Twitter.
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Brotopia

Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley

Emily Chang
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Emily Chang
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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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Released
2018
6 Feb
Length
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Important new book about gender equality in Silicon Valley. - Michael Bloomberg
Aaron Levie mentioned this book on Twitter.
A stomach turner. - Tom Peters
Historically important book that will hopefully stand as a critical catalyst to change in our industry. - Bill Gurley
For decades, powerful men have responded to sexism in tech by saying, 'It’s always been this way.' - Melinda Gates
A must must must read!! - Arianna Huffington
More fundamentally, meritocracy is impossible to achieve, because, as Young says, a meritocracy is always based on an imperfect definition of merit and often narrowly defined to favor training, connections, and education primarily available to the wealthy. Take Stanford. Because Stanford is filled with students with top high-school GPAs and SAT scores, administrators can pat themselves on the back and say, “We only admit the best students. We’re a meritocracy.” The students are encouraged to think similarly. But is it just a coincidence that the median annual family income of a Stanford student is $167,500 while the national median is roughly one-third that? Did those high-achieving students naturally get high SAT scores, or did they benefit from their parents’ paying for tutors and sending them to private schools? Privilege accumulates as you advance in life. If the college you attend is the basis of your future employment networks, then it is impossible to say that your employment success is solely based on merit.
— Emily Chang, Brotopia

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