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I wonder why women are not more involved?

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I love podcasting and that is from someone who is quite shy! I am no feminist I have to say but I would love more role models in both the podosphere and blogoshere. I am not saying that there are none, however I think we need more. I think the reasons could be

1) Fear of the technology - but there is no reason, if I can do it anyone can!
2) Lack of self confidence - well, again I find it easier blogging and podcasting than networking at events. You are behind the computer so you do not have to face anyone!
3) Lack of time - many women are running between work and home. Sallie Goetsche has a great post over at Women in Podcasting about how commenting can be as rewarding as producing.

For me web 2.0 is all about content and dialogue. Sure the big names tend to be male with more technical backgrounds but their fame is not because they are male it is because they are pioneering the technology. I would love to encourage more women into the arena and that is why Heather Gorringe and I started to build a community at Women in Podcasting. If any women would like to join the discussion join us and promote the power of blogging and podcasting to other women!

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Posted in Promotion on April 27th, 2007

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3 Responses to “I wonder why women are not more involved?”

  1. Winnie Says:
    April 27th, 2007 at 4:57 pm

    I just started a new podcast myself. I need to improve a lot, but am enjoying myself!

    PS
    Don’t be afraid of the “F” word! Being a feminist just means you want equal rights for women.

  2. Chris Hambly Says:
    April 28th, 2007 at 9:16 am

    Thanks for sharing that, looking forward to meeting you at PodcampEU.

  3. Podcast Freq » Blog Archive » More on Women in Podcasting Says:
    April 30th, 2007 at 1:46 pm

    [...] More on Women in Podcasting April 30th, 2007 by Anna Farmery Following on from last weeks which asked Why more women are not involved in podcasting? I wanted to highlight some thoughts which are out on the web. [...]

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