From childhood, gender stereotypes influence technology interests, limiting girls in STEM and leadership roles. The lack of female STEM role models, biased educational environments, and the confidence gap impact women's tech career progression. Challenges like work-life balance, the 'leaky pipeline', gender pay gaps, a mentorship gap, inadequate supportive policies, and workplace sexism hinder women's advancement in tech, stressing the need for a more inclusive culture and structural support.
Why Aren’t There More Women in Tech Leadership? Addressing the Pipeline Issue
From childhood, gender stereotypes influence technology interests, limiting girls in STEM and leadership roles. The lack of female STEM role models, biased educational environments, and the confidence gap impact women's tech career progression. Challenges like work-life balance, the 'leaky pipeline', gender pay gaps, a mentorship gap, inadequate supportive policies, and workplace sexism hinder women's advancement in tech, stressing the need for a more inclusive culture and structural support.
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