TL;DR
This study investigates why trans-feminine individuals are disproportionately entering computer science, using survey data to explore their motivations and experiences in the field.
Contribution
It provides the first empirical data on trans people's motivations for choosing computer science careers, highlighting a need for further research.
Findings
Trans individuals are motivated by community and identity factors.
Many trans participants report positive experiences in computer science education.
The study calls for more research into trans representation in tech fields.
Abstract
Through online anecdotal evidence and online communities, there is an in-group idea of trans people (specifically trans-feminine individuals) disproportionately entering computer science education & fields. Existing data suggests this is a plausible trend, yet no research has been done into exactly why. As computer science education (traditional schooling or self-taught methods) is integral to working in computer science fields, a simple research survey was conducted to gather data on 138 trans people's experiences with computer science & computer science education. This article's purpose is to shed insight on the motivations for trans individuals choosing computer science paths, while acting as a basis and call to action for further research.
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