Of the 40% of women graduates in science, technology engineering and mathematics (STEM), a mere 14% actually end up pursuing a career in the field. Despite this statistic, India is writing for herself an extensive list of women who have made a notable impact to the industry and the economy.
According to NASSCOM, the Indian workforce has seen a 10% rise in the number of women in technology over the last decade. Overall, women constitute around 35% of the workforce currently. One could say that women STEM professionals in the country are crossing the hurdles and are fighting the good fight. But the more important question is – what is causing a leaky funnel when it comes to women graduates choosing STEM careers. What are the major roadblocks? What steps do we need to take to make the funnel watertight?
Two segments of women are seen to be facing drawbacks in pursuing their dreams. The first segment consists of those who get deprived of primary education which is well known, but quite surprisingly, the other segment consists of the highly qualified women professionals.
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According to NASSCOM, the Indian workforce has seen a 10% rise in the number of women in technology over the last decade. Overall, women constitute around 35% of the workforce currently. One could say that women STEM professionals in the country are crossing the hurdles and are fighting the good fight. But the more important question is – what is causing a leaky funnel when it comes to women graduates choosing STEM careers. What are the major roadblocks? What steps do we need to take to make the funnel watertight?
Two segments of women are seen to be facing drawbacks in pursuing their dreams. The first segment consists of those who get deprived of primary education which is well known, but quite surprisingly, the other segment consists of the highly qualified women professionals.
Continue reading: http://bwpeople.businessworld.in/article/Addressing-The-Gender-Gap-In-STEM/23-09-2021-405846/
