This week let’s discuss about an important topic and I would love this email to generate some discussions between you, me and anyone interested.
My statement: For us women, not believing in us is not our fault.
And just to be absolutely clear:
Not believing in yourself is NOT your fault. I repeat: it is not your fault!!!
And you can tell:
But Lina, you don’t know my personal situation. You don’t know anything about my experiences and struggles.
So, how can you make such a bold affirmation?
Because we women live in a culture, a system, and a place that encourages us to follow what is best for all, to be gentle, to be a caretaker, to wait until the men in the room decide what comes next and then follow their lead.
We have been thought to be polite, to have good manners, to smile, to not interrupt, to express our ideas with touch, to be reasonable, to put us in second place.
That is why I’m so sure it is not your fault if you doubt your capabilities and knowledge in data science and if you really can pull this facet of you as a data scientist or AI expert.
Yes, I said expert.
What do you think? Do you agree? Disagree? Am I missing something? Let me know in the comments.
Lina Marieth xx