Human Rights – Page 2 – Vivian Chandra

Enough already!

Posted on April 26, 2016May 23, 2021 by vivsterNZ (she/her) in Feminism, Human Rights, STEM

Coasting down the wave of good kudos from my post on IITP Techblog, where I was applauded for being positive about all this 'gender stuff', comes this gem via the Guardian. Go on, go check it out and come on back when you're done. So, let me enlighten you, dear reader, as to why it's … Continue reading Enough already! →

Unconscious Bias

Posted on April 18, 2016May 23, 2021 by vivsterNZ (she/her) in Feminism, Human Rights, STEM

There are just so many articles written about women and tech. We admit that there is a gender gap in hiring, a gender gap in pay and a gender gap in management. We look at the stats and lament at the numbers of girls choosing to start a STEM based degree, and then lament again … Continue reading Unconscious Bias →

#IStandWithAhmed and that clock

Posted on October 15, 2015May 23, 2021 by vivsterNZ (she/her) in Human Rights, STEM

Certain parts of the internet has been buzzing today because someone called ProudGamer8 tweeted at Richard Dawkins about Ahmed Mohamed and Dawkins is resolutely standing his ground. In case you've missed it all, Ahmed is a 14 year old kid who was arrested for possessing what looked like dodgy electronics. He took it to school, … Continue reading #IStandWithAhmed and *that* clock →

Parenting

Posted on July 30, 2015May 23, 2021 by vivsterNZ (she/her) in Feminism, Human Rights, Whanau & Personal

Thanks to my friend @discoknitter I found myself nodding emphatically as I read this article. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, @abioborne for writing down the exact thoughts I have had for a while. Before I continue, I would like to acknowledge that I speak from a position of privilege. I recognise that I am … Continue reading Parenting →