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Closing the gender divide in tech: Challenges and achievements in Vogue
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Closing the gender divide in tech: Challenges and achievements in Vogue

L. Lim and Y. Wang
Design, User Experience, and Usability: Users and Interactions, Vol.9187, pp.224-231
2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20898-5_22
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Abstract

This paper investigates closing the gender divide in technology. A literature review was conducted to disclose the factors that lead to the current gender divide in the technology sector classified as stereotypes, bias, lack of female role models, low college enrollment in technology, college student experience, cultural background, interests, personality, aptitude, family responsibilities, fewer opportunities, university and college faculty bias, limited support, and inequity in leadership. A framework was developed to explain the relatively low number of female graduates getting into the technology field, the low number of female remaining in the technology field, and the low number of female in technology management roles. The challenges and achievements faced by women in technology were addressed. The strategies to bridge the gender divide in technology comprise three broad aspects, namely, childhood, education, and career.

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