[rosser]

it's funny, back when programming computers and managing tech projects was (perceived as) low status work

You do realize that back when being a "computer" (look up the original definition) and programmer were low-status jobs, they were primarily held by women, don't you?

[exstudent2]

They were low status jobs because they were data entry positions. I mention this elsewhere in the thread but the definition of "programmer" changed over time from someone who enters the program into a computer (initially through punch cards) to someone who designs the actual software the computer runs.

[beachstartup]

you're not getting my point - it doesn't matter what they were called, it was a low status job. that's why nobody cared whether they came or went.

back in the day, women only had low status jobs. that's the point. they were secretaries, assistants, computer programmers, etc. now they're PR executives, bankers, lawyers, etc. the times changed, not the job.