Interestingly, females aren’t considering technology careers as they aren’t given enough information on what working in the sector entails as well as the fact that no one is putting it forward as an option to them.
In addition, the gender gap is also due to that fact that there is a lack of female role models in technology. Only 22% of students can name a famous female working in technology, whereas two-thirds can name a famous man working in technology. Not only are these numbers shocking, but they help to really put into perspective the gender issues we have in today’s society.
If we want more women in tech, it is imperative that technology companies put forth more of an effort in creating a gender equal environment – meaning equal pay, opportunity, and growth.
https://www.pwc.co.uk/who-we-are/women-in-technology/time-to-close-the-gender-gap.html
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