Bloomberg Línea – Despite the fact that women represent more than 50% of the total number of university students in six Latin American countries (not counting Brazil), A minority are involved in technology-related programs, Therefore, it is important for the movement to “prevent gender exclusion and discrimination from continuing,” concluded a report by Girls in technologya non-profit organization that seeks to reduce the gender gap in the technological field.
In occupations such as programming, the participation of Latin American women does not exceed 23% in any of the countries studied, while in technological development occupations the ceiling is 30%, the report concludes. close The gap that remains: how many women are needed to achieve gender equality in technology careers in Latin America.
For the report, enrollments, enrollments and graduations in recent years at the regional level in the universities of the Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay in 2018-2022. Girls in Technology shares accessible data and information so that different actors – such as decision-makers, teachers, students, the scientific and academic community, the media and society in general – can make sense of raising awareness of this issue and empowering women in technology.
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One of the aspects observed is that the general growth of these occupations “does not contribute to closing the gender gap, as the number of men increases to the same level or even more.”
An example of this is Mexico, where the number of women in programming grew by around 7,500 students in 2018-2022. but participation barely increased from 21.6% to 22.6%.
Another key idea is that it is the same thing Countries that exceed 20% female participation in programming positions are those where public university education is the majority.
The challenge “is to establish conditions that not only allow access, but also the persistence and advancement of women in these subjects” the report says.
Their increased participation, concludes Girls in Technology, “is critical to developing technological solutions that represent the needs of all of society and thus avoiding increasing gender exclusion and discrimination as the permeability of technology in everyday practices, innovation and development processes of countries deepens.”
According to the report, The countries with the highest female participation in undergraduate and graduate university enrollment (2021-2022):
- Uruguay: by 64%
- Argentina: with 61.3%
- Chile: with 55.3%
- Colombia: by 55%
- Mexico: at 54.7%
- Peru: at 51.2%
Female participation in undergraduate and graduate university STEM enrollment (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) (2021-2022):
- Uruguay: with 42.6%
- Argentina: with 37.3%
- Colombia: with 33.6%
- Mexico: with 32.8%
- Chile: by 29%
- Peru: with 28.9%
“The distribution within STEM subjects is not equal. In all the countries studied, women are more involved in the fields of natural sciences, mathematics and statistics (they are even higher than 50% in several countries) than in ICT or engineering, business and construction,” explained Girls in Technology.
Female participation in enrollment in courses related to undergraduate and graduate university programming (2022):
- Mexico: with 22.6%
- Argentina: with 20.3%
- Uruguay: with 20.1%
- Colombia: with 16.8%
- Peru: with 13.5%
- Chile: with 11.1%
Female participation in enrollment in undergraduate and graduate technology development courses (2022):
- Mexico: with 28.1%
- Argentina: with 22.8%
- Uruguay: with 21.6%
- Colombia: with 18.9%
- Chile: with 16.4%
- Peru: by 14.0%
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## Closing the gap: An Interview with Girls in tech on Women in Latin American Tech
**World Today News:** Recent reports have highlighted a stark disparity in Latin American tech fields, with women significantly underrepresented. Today we speak with [**Insert name and title of expert from Girls in Tech**],a leading voice advocating for gender equality in technology,to discuss their latest findings and strategies for change.
Thank you for joining us. Your recent report, *The Gap that Remains,* paints a concerning picture of the lack of women in tech roles across Latin America. Can you paint a clearer picture of the situation?
**[Expert name]:** Certainly. While Latin America boasts remarkable numbers of women enrolled in university, notably in STEM fields like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, thes numbers don’t translate into tech careers.
Our research sadly reveals that women comprise less than 30% of tech development roles and less than 23% in programming positions across the six countries we studied: Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay.
What factors contribute to this persistent gap?
**[Expert Name]:**
several interwoven factors contribute to this concerning trend. Firstly, societal stereotypes and biases frequently enough steer young girls away from STEM fields, leading to fewer women pursuing tech-related degrees in the first place.
Secondly, even when women do enter these fields, they oftentomato face systemic barriers to advancement, including a lack of female mentors and role models, discriminatory hiring practices, and a workplace culture that can be unwelcoming.
Your report highlights a contrast between university enrollment numbers and actual participation in tech fields. Can you elaborate on this?
**[Expert Name]:**
While countries like uruguay and Argentina have high overall female university enrollment (over 60%), this doesn’t necessarily translate to a proportional portrayal within tech fields. The gap persists, suggesting that factors beyond access to education are at play.
We observed that countries with a higher proportion of public university access tend to have better female participation in programming positions. This suggests that affordable and accessible education plays a vital role in bridging the gap.
What solutions does Girls in Tech propose to address this issue?
**[Expert name]:**
We advocate a multi-pronged approach:
* **Early interventions:** Encouraging girls’ interest in STEM from a young age through mentorship programs, coding workshops, and showcasing accomplished female role models.
* **Addressing workplace culture:** Fostering inclusive and equitable workplaces through diversity initiatives, unconscious bias training, and flexible work arrangements.
* **Policy changes:** Supporting policies that promote gender equality in education and the workforce, such as affordable childcare and parental leave.
* **data transparency:** Making data on gender representation in tech fields publicly accessible to hold institutions accountable and track progress
**World Today News:** What can individuals do to contribute to closing this gap?
**[Expert Name]:**
Everyone can play a part! Encourage young girls you know to explore STEM fields.Support organizations like Girls in Tech working to empower women in tech.Speak out against gender bias in the workplace. We need a collective effort to create a more equitable and inclusive tech landscape.
**World Today News:** Thank you for sharing your insights. Your work at Girls in Tech is crucial to empowering women and driving change in the tech industry.
