The digital gender divide restricts women's access to tech opportunities, exacerbating skill gaps, wage inequality, and underrepresentation in leadership. It hampers innovation, increases online harassment, and creates economic barriers. Limited networking and mentorship opportunities, along with a lack of diverse perspectives in health and safety tech design, further disadvantage women. Addressing these issues is crucial for equality in the tech sector.
How Is the Digital Gender Divide Impacting Women in Tech Today?
The digital gender divide restricts women's access to tech opportunities, exacerbating skill gaps, wage inequality, and underrepresentation in leadership. It hampers innovation, increases online harassment, and creates economic barriers. Limited networking and mentorship opportunities, along with a lack of diverse perspectives in health and safety tech design, further disadvantage women. Addressing these issues is crucial for equality in the tech sector.
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