I don't have a dog in this fight, but this is a clear case of begging the question. Is Silicon Valley really awful to women? Do we have any comparative data that suggests that SV is any more sexist than most industries? I hear a lot of unpleasant anecdotes, but very little data.
I think that the answer to this question is very important. If we operate on the presumption that SV is uniquely awful, then we may be looking for solutions to sexism in all the wrong places.
I think that the answer to this question is very important. If we operate on the presumption that SV is uniquely awful, then we may be looking for solutions to sexism in all the wrong places.