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1. Challenges
'WOMEN in Tech'
Face
&
How To
Overcome Them

2. In the 1940s, when computers became a reality, women were leading the
industry for writing the software for the machines.
The first-ever algorithm to be executed by the computer was written by Ada
Lovelace, who was a pioneer in the field
And yet, almost a century later, we see very few women in tech and fewer as
we climb up the ladder.

3. Programming is perceived as a 'Man's field' with men comprising the highest percentage
of those working or leading the tech space.
Even giants such as Google, Twitter, and Microsoft have an extremely low number of
women filling their tech roles.
A recent survey revealed that women hold only 22% of leadership roles in the Fortune 500
companies and account for only 25% of the computer-science workforce
While there is an increase in the number of women opting for STEM roles, there are
millions of women competing for just one seat at the table.

4. CHALLENGES
WOMEN IN TECH
CONSTANTLY FACE IN THE
WORKPLACE

5. #1
Pressure to be ASSERTIVE as well as LIKABLE
To get ahead in any field, one needs to be assertive, decisive,
and express ideas
However, for women, being assertive makes them unlikable,
and not being assertive means no promotion
It is a struggle to find the middle ground and move ahead in
the field without coming off as overly aggressive

6. #2
DIFFERENT STANDARDS FOR SUCCESS OR PROMOTION
Women are often not considered for promotions even if their
achievements outweigh that of their male counterparts
They need to demonstrate higher performance than men and are more
likely to be blamed for failure
As we rise up the ladder the dynamics worsen and women experience
critical scrutiny of their projects

7. #3
UNSEEN BIAS
There is an underlying bias when it comes to women
programmers
Even though we see women making waves in the
industry, it is still thought of as a 'Man's field'
Women are often considered docile and given
less challenging tasks when it comes to projects
Their technical credibility is constantly questioned
and compared against a male programmer

8. #4
Being talked over or ignored
Whether it is casual talk or company meetings, women are interrupted
more often and completely ignored at times
There is research to prove that men talk and interrupt more often
Moreover, if a woman stand-ups for herself, she is seen as a threat by
her male peers and is instantly sidelined

9. Speaking up during meetings, projecting one's ideas, directiveness and assertiveness
are indicators of confidence
In general, women tend to keep quiet or do not assert themselves in the workplace,
which is seen as a lack of confidence
However, that is not the case
Most women try to avoid the backlash that comes with asserting or promoting
themselves
Confident women are seen as less likable with no concern for others
#5
Women are perceived as ‘Less Confident’

10. #6
Stereotypical assignments
It is typical for women to get stuck with an assignment termed as
"feminine"
For example, more often than not, women programmers are
assigned to design fashion websites even if it is something they
are not interested in
Women are often side barred when there is something "manly" to
work on, say sports

11. #7
Not enough mentors or women role models
Female representation is lacking in the field of programming
While the scene has since changed, there are still not enough women mentors
Women-led teams and projects can be counted on fingers even in this time
and age
All this acts as a deterrent for many young women trying to pursue a career in
tech

12. When it comes to promotions, working mothers face devastating obstacles
This is an extreme bias that women face even before bearing children that only
intensifies after
Motherhood is seen as a woman's duty and companies often view working mothers as
liabilities rather than assets
Maternal bias prevents women from taking up challenging tasks and most women have
to re-assert their position in the company after their maternity leave
#8
Motherhood and programming

13. The pay gap between men and women is startling and it affects every field
Even if men and women are competing for the same role, with the same
responsibilities, women are paid less
Research showed that women earned 84% of what men earned in 2020
and it would take extra 42 days for women to make what men made
The pay gap still persists and sometimes women in higher positions earn
the same as most men in entry-level positions
#9
Most importantly,
the Pay Gap

14. HOW
TO
OVERCOME
THESE
CHALLENGES

15. While Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg have become synonymous with tech
success, students find it difficult to name a handful of female innovators
Ada Lovelace was the first programmer, Karen Sparck Jones’ discoveries led to 'Googling"
and actress Hedy Lamarr's secret communication system inspired GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth
technologies
These revolutionary figures, although more prominent than their male counterparts, are not
shown the same respect they more than deserve
It is time we change that!

16. Fem-tech startups are carving a niche for themselves in the entrepreneur space
Women hold vital positions in several multifaceted organizations such as Facebook,
YouTube, Turing and more
Seeing these women breaking the psychological 'Glass Ceiling' and write about their
experiences will encourage their colleagues or young female students to do the same
It is vital for female role models to show that women can and should be ambitious
Successes of 'Women in Tech' must be celebrated and shouted about to inspire the
future generations

17. Being 'The only woman' in the field or a team is
regressive and it is important that we fight to change
that
Discuss your pay with your male colleagues and raise
concerns over any case of inequity
Speak up without any hesitance and remind your peers
that 'You are not done speaking' when interrupted
It is time women break the gender stereotypes and
demand what we deserve

18. Most importantly, join organizations
and communities where women are
respected and valued for their
technical expertise!

19. Join community.turing.com for
access to a truly diverse, inclusive,
and global community of
developers!