- The linked resource I explored centered on the state of women in tech, but more specifically the wage gap and representation. The resource broke down the information into sections and kept each section brief. Statistics were provided in order to inform the audience of the stark differences between men and women in STEM. The categories are education, in the tech workspace, leadership, top barriers, top tech companies struggle balancing the gender gap, and global initiatives making their moves. This resource is valuable as it gives tangible numbers for then gender gap. it provides the reader with statistics to keep in mind, while keeping the writing short and to the point. I believe this adds realism to Wynn’s article as these numbers correlate to real life scenarios and create a layer of depth to what Wynn is already discussing. Wynn’s subtopic where this resource was found in the article is more a summarization and elaboration of the information in the resource, so having the actual source may be easier for some to conceptualize.
- I think those who would most benefit from the article are those in STEM or people who are of my age group. I think her target audience is those who are about to enter the workforce, but are still young enough to impact younger generations profoundly. One passage that works well for this audience is the one entitled “7. Be A Mentor.” One quote that lead me to this conclusion in this passage was “Fix the faulty pipeline of women reaching leadership roles in the workplace and achieving greater progress by being a mentor.” Wynn is writing in a call to action form, emphasizing the importance of being a resource for younger girls. Previously in the same section, Wynn discusses the lack of mentorship that women have discussed, and how important it is to be a mentor for younger girls. She states that almost 50% of women said that there is underrepresentation because of lack of mentors, while the other half said it was the lack of role models. At this age, those at the college level are able to reach younger girls in a more relatable way than women older. Women of the college level have the ability to be role models for younger girls and proving to them that they can break the gender barriers and fulfill their dream career.
Writing and organizational cultures