Transfer 1.5% Why are there so few women working in IT?
When I tell someone about my profession, I often hear in response, “A woman in the role of an IT specialist? That’s so unheard of!” I have never heard anyone express such surprise when told about the profession of a teacher, doctor or accountant. Research from 2020 showed that in Poland, women make up less than 10% in the IT sector.
Why is this profession so male-dominated? Is testosterone levels affecting analytical and mathematical abilities? Or is it more muscle mass needed to connect a few cables? What really affects women's situation in the world of technology?