3C: Competition, Competence, and Collaboration for Women in Computing

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2605.13251v1
• Date: Wed, 13 May 2026 09:34:23 GMT
• Title: 3C: Competition, Competence, and Collaboration for Women in Computing
• Abstract summary: This extended abstract introduces the 3C framework Competition, Competence, and Collaboration.<n>We discuss how perceptions of competence, access to collaborative networks, and competition for limited opportunities shape womens' participation and sense of belonging.<n>Our goal is to foster stronger networks of mentorship, solidarity, and collaboration among women in computing.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Women in computer science and software engineering continue to face structural and cultural barriers affecting recognition, collaboration, and career progression. Existing environments often reinforce competition, tokenism, and exclusion, particularly in male dominated academic and professional spaces. This extended abstract introduces the 3C framework Competition, Competence, and Collaboration to explore how women experience and navigate networking in computing environments. We discuss how perceptions of competence, access to collaborative networks, and competition for limited opportunities shape womens' participation and sense of belonging. As a call to action, we propose community driven discussions, focus groups, and participatory data collection within the ACM womENcourage community to better understand and address these challenges. Our goal is to foster stronger networks of mentorship, solidarity, and collaboration among women in computing.

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