After my recent EngineerIT article on South Africas engineering blind spot, a long-standing reader sent me thoughtful feedback that added another dimension to the discussion. It felt important to continue the conversation here.
The original article is available on this website .
The reader shared his daughters story. She excelled academically, completed her engineering degree, joined a supportive workplace and progressed without facing the barriers that many women still encounter. After becoming a parent, she chose to step away from engineering for a time. One of her friends followed a similar path. Another, who is not planning to have children, has continued in the profession without interruption.
