Closure Of Women Who Code Sparks Fears Of Stalled Progress On Diversity

News that Women Who Code—a non-profit organization dedicated to building community for women in the tech sector—is shutting its doors, has prompted fears of a backsliding in progress toward gender inequality in an industry still blighted by sexism. According to its website, Women Who Code most recently had 360,000 people in its community, across 145 countries. On social media, those affiliated with the organization expressed shock, disbelief and sadness at the closure. Many paid tribute to the group by sharing anecdotes of how it had in recent years helped them...