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Re: Why is it that not many girls are into robotics?

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Originally Posted by Chris is me View Post
I don't really understand how specifically "all girls teams" are seen as great, however.
Chris,
You have made some good points and provided food for thought.
I've narrowed your quote down to this statement, not to argue with you or to dispute the thought, but to provide an opportunity for you to gain some insight from some girls' perspectives. The girls are current members and alumnae from Falcon Robotics, FRC 842.

The thread title is, We Left The Boys At Home. There is another thread called, We Left The Boys At Home II. I'll let you find that one if you are interested in reading it as well. In this thread that I'm introducing to the discussion, several pages were written regarding opinions about why 842 chose to do what they did. It was on the last page that the girls shared their views, perspectives, and opinions. It was not easy for them and they had to find the courage to do it. That is no small thing and should not be dissed or overlooked. Posting in ChiefDelphi can be very intimidating for anyone and going about the business of creating change and opportunity, knowing that it will open one to criticism and misunderstanding, can be difficult. I'd like to direct your attention to post 77 when Mabel begins writing. Then I would like to direct you to post 84. In post 84, several of the girls post their experiences and their thoughts. It would be my preference that you read the entire thread but 77 and 84 address the quote regarding wondering why all girls teams are seen as great. In my opinion, all girls teams are not great in themselves. It is their efforts, their commitment to the program/competition, and the team development - their journey - that can help them achieve greatness, if they work hard enough. But, I do understand and value the importance of the teams. Especially after spending some time looking through the lens that 842 has provided us in this thread.
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