The participation of women in the technological sector and especially in racing stemrelated to science, technology, engineering and mathematicshas been growing in recent years thanks to the actions that have been generated from the public and private sectors. However, there is still a long way to go.
According to a report from the Unescoin the year 2016 the participation of women in this sector corresponded to 16% globally, a figure that today reaches 30%.
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At the local level, the Colombian Federation of the Software Industry and Related Information Technologies (Fedesoft) has pointed out that the 15% of all its affiliated companies are led by women. However, the union pointed out that there is still a need for more female participation, for which they call on the National government and the education sector to include more initiatives.
“It is of great importance to move towards a change in paradigms, encouraging girls and adolescents to opt for programs and initiatives that support their participation in the sector. From the Federation we know that the lack of talent in the IT industry is an increasingly pressing issue, especially in terms of the inclusion of women in the industry. More than 160,000 talents will be missing from the industry in 2025 and women cannot be left aside in the face of this alarming figure”, highlighted Ximena Duque, president of Fedesoft.
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According to the president of Fedesoft, although the industry TIC It is constituted as one of the great opportunities that Colombia has to grow, export and develop, “its growth contrasts with the low participation of women in the sector and the various barriers that prevent a more equitable presence in terms of gender
in heradded Duke.
Fedesoft stressed that according to MinTic figures, 39% of technology ventures and projects in Colombia are led by women.
“Women are a sector of the population with a great challenge but also a great commitment to the development of the IT industry in the country. There is something incredibly true, and that is that not only can we, but we must also participate in future scenarios such as software and the IT industry.”Duke commented.
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According to a study by the organization laboratory, In Colombia, the sectors that led the hiring of web developers were companies dedicated to the creation of digital solutions, with 21%.
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They are followed by services and consultancies -companies that advise on how to use information technologies to achieve their objectives-, with close to 16%. In third place are financial services -such as banking-, taking close to 13%.
In the case of the design of user experience (UX), the industries that hired the most, according to the study, were financial services (36%).
tear down stereotypes
According to a report from Pew Research Centermen who work in stem areas earn a salary 40% higher than women, He also pointed out that there is a stereotype that mathematics and science are activities occupied only by men.
“We must empower female talent in the industry and put aside the stigmas that keep women from opting for these types of careers. Fedesoft invited the congresswomen to arrange a working group to seek the representation and support of women in this sectorXimena Duque said.
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