From controversies like Gamergate, which sparked death threats against female game developers, to headlines like Newsweek magazine’s recent “What Silicon Valley Thinks of Women,” it’s questionable whether things are better for female techies today than they were 20 years ago.

“Success is slow and the numbers can be discouraging on their own,” warns Joanne Y. Cleaver, founder of communication consultancy Wilson-Taylor Associates. “That’s why understanding the underlying factors can help you with culture change that not only drives the numbers but helps you see results in the short term.”

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