Women Still Face Too Much Bullshit—in Silicon Valley and Beyond

Katie Klein recounts repeated sexism in her tech-media career, citing WIRED’s 70 male-featured covers versus only four female covers since 1993, and instances of gendered harassment and pay discrimination she faced. She notes that a 2023 New York Times story incorrectly claimed she was WIRED’s first female editor, when Katrina Heron held that role from 1997-2001. Klein’s narrative illustrates how entrenched gender bias can shape opportunities and self-perception for women in technology journalism.