The scientific and technological industries are always evolving. With everything heading towards technology, it is predicted that 90% of professions in the future will need information and communication technology (ICT). With science and technology continually evolving, it is shocking to find women and girls under-represented in these fields. According to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report 2019-20, women account for more than 43% of all STEM graduates in India, which is one of the highest rates in the world. Only 14% of them, however, pursue scientific research in universities. The disparity in the tech sector was also accentuated by a popular job portal’s data report, which suggested that the representation of women in tech jobs is just fifteen percent! That is a steep fall from the number of graduates and the number of women in core tech jobs.
Why does it even matter? According to many investigations, a diverse team outperforms a gender-dominated team. Individuals of all races and ethnicities do, in fact, bring a variety of viewpoints to the table. With the Fourth Industrial Revolution bringing about numerous developments in the sector, scientific and technological powerhouses cannot afford to be selective and gender-dominant workspaces.
Why the underrepresentation of women in STEM? Women and girls are underrepresented in STEM (science-technology-engineering-mathematics) fields as compared to males. This is due to a variety of factors. Some of the causes are as follows:
Lack of support to pursue a profession in the tech field: It’s a rare event to hear or see a female coder in your company. Technology is by far dominated by men because society has a preconceived notion that women are well suited to certain job roles.
Continue reading: https://www.shethepeople.tv/top-stories/opinion/women-in-tech-field/
Why does it even matter? According to many investigations, a diverse team outperforms a gender-dominated team. Individuals of all races and ethnicities do, in fact, bring a variety of viewpoints to the table. With the Fourth Industrial Revolution bringing about numerous developments in the sector, scientific and technological powerhouses cannot afford to be selective and gender-dominant workspaces.
Why the underrepresentation of women in STEM? Women and girls are underrepresented in STEM (science-technology-engineering-mathematics) fields as compared to males. This is due to a variety of factors. Some of the causes are as follows:
Lack of support to pursue a profession in the tech field: It’s a rare event to hear or see a female coder in your company. Technology is by far dominated by men because society has a preconceived notion that women are well suited to certain job roles.
Continue reading: https://www.shethepeople.tv/top-stories/opinion/women-in-tech-field/
