What is next for women working in technology in India?

New research highlights key opportunities for companies and female professionals

Despite major progress toward gender equality in Indian industries, just 33% of women in India participate in the workforce. India’s tech sector, despite having a relatively high level of female representation, has seen only a modest increase over prior decades in the percentage of women contributing to its success.

A new survey of developers and IT professionals in India sheds light on the reasons for this persisting disparity and underscores the urgency of the situation. The survey is part of the #WomenWhoMaster movement led by the Logitech Master Series, which aims to celebrate, amplify, and enable the rise of phenomenal women in tech.

In partnership with local organizations like Women in Tech India, Logitech MX is working to bring awareness to the most pressing challenges revealed by the survey.

Tackle indirect or subtle insults known as microaggressions and encourage allyship of women surveyed regularly have heard of a woman leaving 44% experienced microaggressions 86% her career as a result of both while studying and at work, misogynistic behavior.

Without addressing the problem of microaggressions, India cannot achieve gender workforce equality that would bring greater social and economic benefits to the country.

Provide encouragement and inspiration early on of women surveyed say a famous of women surveyed received 28% developer or IT professional was 77% encouragement from family to their primary source of inspiration. pursue computer science.

Giving early inspiration and encouragement to women and girls in India can help them discover their passions, find the motivation to excel, overcome setbacks, and go on to inspire future generations.

Address workforce barriers and foster communities of support of women surveyed say they felt of India’s STEM workforce is 49% isolated while studying tech in 27% women, even though 43% of STEM high school. university students are female.

Building communities of support and offering tailored resources can help counter education and workforce barriers.