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[–] P4ulin_Kbana@lemmy.eco.br 24 points 4 days ago (8 children)

Why there are many transfem/femboys associated with computer stuff? I'm genuinely curious.

[–] python@programming.dev 2 points 2 days ago

My (maybe controversial) theory is that software engineering is a deeply creative and self-expressive field, more closely related to art and literature than to the "hard" sciences. But it has the clear upside that it isn't stigmatized like Art & Literature, so getting into it isn't met with the same amount of scrutiny & criticism, especially for people who present in a masculine way.

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 23 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] Lennny@lemmy.world 13 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Neuroconvergance since it keeps occuring.

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 9 points 4 days ago

Not so divergent now, are ya???

[–] blibla@slrpnk.net 8 points 3 days ago

my theory is that trans people are drawn to the internet and therefore, by chance, technology, because it's easier to freely choose how to present and find a safe space

[–] mizuki@lemmy.blahaj.zone 12 points 4 days ago

Someone should do a study into this, I'm genuinely curious why there's such a huge association (me included :3)

Many get into computers when they are younger and before they realize they are girls, they continue doing it after they come out because they like it and/or it pays well.

[–] socsa@piefed.social 10 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] P4ulin_Kbana@lemmy.eco.br 1 points 3 days ago

Both? I agree!

computer people don't do sports --> muscle atrophy --> slim --> already looks more like a girl --> easy to transition

[–] FirstMajesticComet@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Because it's awesome and cool, is there really a better reason? That's the reason I'm into computer stuff, and also why I'm a femboy.

[–] P4ulin_Kbana@lemmy.eco.br 1 points 3 days ago

Sorry, I didn't get it.