Racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia often go hand-in-hand with each other in some geek cultures. Some although not all issues for geek women are similar to those experienced by geeks of color, and women geeks of color will experience both. Issues which may be in some ways similar include: * Exceptionalism * Numerical minority issues * Othering * Equal but different * Cultural appropriation * "Dog Whistle" language