One of the best things my parents did for me was not teach me about sexism. I didn’t grow up hearing the odds were stacked against me—I grew up hearing that hard work and tenacity win.

I was 20 (!!) before I even learned the gender wage gap existed. Until then, I walked into every room, every interview, completely unaware I was ‘disadvantaged.’ Would I have pursued finance or tech if I’d grown up expecting bias? No idea. But ignorance made me fearless

Ex-VC. I like making bread (literally and figuratively) 

My upbringing was similar in this regard.

And I wouldn't even call it ignorance, because your values and attitude did not change once you learned about all the power struggles out there. 

This is virtue, because it is on us to make a difference.

Milady