Marking the "first woman" to do something shouldn't really be cause for celebration in 2022, says Meena Harris. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't be talking up phenomenal women doing remarkable things.
That's the story behind In Her Element, a 30-minute documentary created by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine media company and Hewlett Packard Enterprise that highlights the accomplishments of three women who've succeeded, in part, because of their ability to leverage technology. It's directed by Emmy winner Kate Kunath.
"What [the film] is about is showing that, making it visible, elevating it on screen and really diving into their individual stories. And hopefully inspiring both women and the next generation of girls to think about opportunities and pursuing their passions through technology," says Harris, a lawyer, author and activist who serves as narrator, interviewer and executive producer.
Even with efforts to increase diversity and inclusion, the technology industry remains a male-dominated field. At large global technology firms, women account for about 33% of the workforce in 2022, according to Deloitte Global. Women make up just 28% of the workforce in science, technology, math and engineering, with parents and teachers continuing to underestimate girls' math abilities starting as early as preschool, according to the American Association of University Women. Women continue to cite pay inequity, inflexible work hours and a lack of equity in opportunities and professional development. The pandemic has also exacerbated the challenges women face, prompting more women than men to exit jobs across all industries.
Continue reading: https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/how-three-women-use-tech-to-get-ahead-in-male-dominated-industries/
That's the story behind In Her Element, a 30-minute documentary created by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine media company and Hewlett Packard Enterprise that highlights the accomplishments of three women who've succeeded, in part, because of their ability to leverage technology. It's directed by Emmy winner Kate Kunath.
"What [the film] is about is showing that, making it visible, elevating it on screen and really diving into their individual stories. And hopefully inspiring both women and the next generation of girls to think about opportunities and pursuing their passions through technology," says Harris, a lawyer, author and activist who serves as narrator, interviewer and executive producer.
Even with efforts to increase diversity and inclusion, the technology industry remains a male-dominated field. At large global technology firms, women account for about 33% of the workforce in 2022, according to Deloitte Global. Women make up just 28% of the workforce in science, technology, math and engineering, with parents and teachers continuing to underestimate girls' math abilities starting as early as preschool, according to the American Association of University Women. Women continue to cite pay inequity, inflexible work hours and a lack of equity in opportunities and professional development. The pandemic has also exacerbated the challenges women face, prompting more women than men to exit jobs across all industries.
Continue reading: https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/how-three-women-use-tech-to-get-ahead-in-male-dominated-industries/
