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A Qualitative Study To Explore The Low Number Of Women In Information Technology In The United States, William Baker
A Qualitative Study To Explore The Low Number Of Women In Information Technology In The United States, William Baker
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The number of women in Information Technology in the United States has historically been lower than the number of men in the field. This study explores the reasons behind this disparity and recommends steps that can be taken to increase the number of women in the field. This qualitative study examines why women are not attracted to the Information Technology field and examines reasons why women leave the field. Surveys were conducted with two populations, (1) women who currently work in Information Technology and (2) Information Technology recruiters. The results of these surveys were analyzed to see if there were …