Women in tech face significant wage gaps due to systemic barriers, despite educational and workforce advancements. The glass ceiling and biases limit female advancement, while men may benefit from the "glass escalator." Unconscious bias, negotiation skills, and a lack of mentorship exacerbate disparities. Flexible work and the parental penalty affect women's careers, highlighting the need for genuine DEI efforts, pay transparency, and the use of technology to foster equity. Additional insights could further enrich understanding and solutions.
Glass Ceiling or Glass Escalator: What’s Impacting Women’s Earnings in Tech Today?
Women in tech face significant wage gaps due to systemic barriers, despite educational and workforce advancements. The glass ceiling and biases limit female advancement, while men may benefit from the "glass escalator." Unconscious bias, negotiation skills, and a lack of mentorship exacerbate disparities. Flexible work and the parental penalty affect women's careers, highlighting the need for genuine DEI efforts, pay transparency, and the use of technology to foster equity. Additional insights could further enrich understanding and solutions.
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