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A Harem of Computers: The History of the Feminized Machine

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The Feminization of the Computer Profession

This chapter explores the historical origins of the term 'computer', originally referring to human calculators in the 1600s. It also examines how women's contributions in various fields during the 19th century reshaped the perception of this role and influenced technological development.

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