Leading tech companies have held women-only coding events for years, sparking criticism. Men outnumber women 70% in the Indian tech business, according to research.
Until a few years ago, big software corporations announced women-only coding events to close the gender gap. There was much discussion on how to increase women’s tech leadership representation.
TechGig, a Times Internet tech community, brings this problem back to the spotlight as studies show a 70% gender disparity in the Indian tech business. The community also offers women developers a unique IP named ‘Geek Goddess’ with enticing prizes.
The 9th edition of the event looks back at this issue’s ups and downs and raises key concerns.
Despite female equity in the workplace, salary and senior leadership remain lacking. These statistics may seem like statistics, but they affect a generation of females who give up on this subject because it looks onerous without idols.
Women must start early in tech to succeed. Young girls need a strong STEM education to succeed in IT careers. Many organizations are passionate about STEM education for girls, pushing them to explore tech areas early on.
Mentorship and networking are key for IT women. The few women in the industry must also shine and collaborate with the industry to be change agents. Female entrepreneurs are rising, so organizations should support them with resources and money.
Looking closely, young ladies championing coding and making their imprint in the industries is a welcome trend. Prodigies must be given a platform to transform the industry and have a say in their destiny. Their comments and suggestions affect them and give us a new perspective on a new issue.
Conclusion
Despite many initiatives and talks to bridge the tech industry’s gender gap, senior leadership roles remain underrepresented. We must take grassroots initiatives to raise girls’ STEM awareness and education to solve this problem. We must also promote women in tech and offer mentorship and networking. We must also listen to and empower the next generation of female leaders to develop the industry.
