Back in the day, women were basically shut out of tech education and job opportunities just because they were women. Today, while it’s easier to get into tech, women still face issues like gender biases, unequal pay, and not enough women in leadership. Both times, the main challenge is breaking down stereotypes.
If we teach girls about the important roles women have played in tech’s history, it can inspire them to go into tech careers. Seeing women’s stories in tech’s past can make girls more likely to see themselves in leadership roles.
Back in the old days, women were basically not allowed to get an education or work in tech because of their gender. Nowadays, while there aren’t as many legal barriers, women still face issues like bias, not enough women in leadership, and struggles to balance work and life, especially in tech-heavy fields.
Adding women’s accomplishments to tech history lessons, making awards just for women in tech, and getting tech companies to show off the work of their female employees are some ways to make sure they get the credit they deserve.
To make sure everyone gets paid the same, companies have to be open about how they set salaries and check them regularly to spot and fix any unfairness. Governments can help too by making tougher rules and pushing companies to share their info on how they pay men and women.