Creator Quote by Kimberly Bryant
“The images you see in media are vital to impacting not just what the world sees in terms of who can be a computer scientist, who can be techie, who can be a geek or who can be a creator; it also impacts the girls and what they internalize.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Black Girls Code conference, 2018
Media representation shapes who feels welcome in tech, influencing aspirations and self‑image.
In simple terms: Media decides who sees themselves in tech.
Key Takeaway
Promote diverse tech role models.
Themes
representation
diversity
empowerment
Mood
inspirational
critical
Type
social
educational
When to use this quote
- STEM education
- marketing campaigns
- curriculum design
Key Concepts
media influence
stereotype formation
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are the role models you need?
- How can media be more inclusive?
A Different Perspective
Changing media alone may not fix systemic barriers.
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