Tis the season for that perennial favorite: yet more lists of “tech gifts for women.” It seems like every year I run across this rubbish on one site or another, and it gets more annoying every time. Here’s one of this year’s entries, but they’re all pretty much the same, assuming that women only want … Continue reading Could We Quit It With Stereotypes About “Tech Gifts For Women?”
Category: women in technology
Dell Dumps Offensive “Della” Ads
I'm glad to report that Dell has rebranded the "Della" web site, less than two weeks after igniting an online furor among women in technology fields. Now called "Lifestyles," the most offensive wording has been removed so women are no longer encouraged to purchase Dell to check their recipes and keep up with the latest … Continue reading Dell Dumps Offensive “Della” Ads
“Della” An Insult To Women In Technology
I don't often rant on this blog, but this one's got me in a lather. Dell has created a new web site especially for women, because we've obviously never heard of computers before. "Della," as it's called, shows us ladies how we can use color-coordinated computers to check the weather, generate our grocery lists, and … Continue reading “Della” An Insult To Women In Technology