The tech industry's historical male dominance affects hiring, promotions, and pay, perpetuating a gender bias. Educational disparities in STEM and a lack of female role models discourage women’s involvement. Confidence gaps, implicit bias, and work-life challenges further hinder women's tech careers. Limited networking and penalties for maternity leave, along with stereotyping and a glass ceiling, exacerbate the gender pay gap, underscoring the need for systemic change to encourage diversity and equality in technology sectors.
What's Holding Us Back? The Real Reasons Behind the Gender Pay Gap in Tech
The tech industry's historical male dominance affects hiring, promotions, and pay, perpetuating a gender bias. Educational disparities in STEM and a lack of female role models discourage women’s involvement. Confidence gaps, implicit bias, and work-life challenges further hinder women's tech careers. Limited networking and penalties for maternity leave, along with stereotyping and a glass ceiling, exacerbate the gender pay gap, underscoring the need for systemic change to encourage diversity and equality in technology sectors.
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