Saturday, October 27, 2012

Why Doesn't IT Have iPad Appeal for Women?

Opinion: Why Doesn't IT Have iPad Appeal for Women?

Report: Is the Technology Industry Gender Balanced?

Proposal: How Do We Attract Women to IT?

This week's iPad Mini launch only goes to show the glamour of the technology industry. There was hype, headlines and a flurry of consumers…. Many of whom were women. So how come more women aren't attracted to working in IT? It is a great career, and over the last decade – for some at least – work has superseded marriage in importance. Besides, can the industry survive without them? Make sure you take part in our poll and share your views.

The IT Gender Debate

In recent years, IT has become more exciting and young women have become more ambitious. Yet low volumes of women are being attracted to IT. What is the reason for this shortage? Are they put off by its 'geeky' image, or its reputation for being a 'man's world'? In this article, Kathryn Cave, Editor at IDG Connect, investigates IT's lack of 'iPad appeal'. Find out more here.

Women in Technology Research

According to a survey conducted by Mortimer Spinks, only 1 in 7 people in IT are female. The same study found that women are concerned about pursuing IT careers because of a fear of being the sole woman in a department dominated by men. This white paper presents the findings, offering a picture of what state the UK technology industry is in when it comes to gender balance. Click through to read the full analysis.

Attracting Women to ICT

The lack of women in IT is a global issue. This problem only intensifies as the technology sector becomes more important to the economy and the demand for skilled workers increases. How can any industry be competitive if half the population aren't even interested? This white paper presents the European Parliament's plans to attract more women into ICT-related courses and consequently to a career in ICT. Discover European initiatives here.