Parent Guide > When Women Stopped Coding
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "When Women Stopped Coding" by Steve Henn.
In the informational text "When Women Stopped Coding," Steven Henn discusses why fewer women are pursuing careers in computer science.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Gender Roles, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How do we define the roles of men and women?", "What are the effects of prejudice?", and "How does a person overcome adversity?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "When Women Stopped Coding" about?
- What did you learn about Gender Roles?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: