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Women’ s participation in the technology industry remains limited, especially in sectors such as data centers, due to a lack of incentives from childhood, gender stereotypes and a shortage of role models.
Although women have the same capabilities as men, many do not feel included in a historically male sector.
Underrepresentation in leadership positions and specialized technical roles reinforces this perception.
However, the growth of the sector and the demand for talent offer an opportunity to close the gender gap. Promoting training, mentoring and business policies that promote inclusion is not only a matter of equity, but also enhances creativity, innovation and competitiveness in the industry.
In a global context where technology industries continue to grow at a dizzying pace, female representation is still a pending issue.
In Chile, women’ s participation in the data center sector, among other high-growth technology areas, reflects a similar trend globally: limited representation in a field historically dominated by men. However, this reality should not be an obstacle, but an opportunity to reflect on the challenges and propose effective solutions that allow for the creation of a more inclusive environment.
One of the factors that most influences the low participation of women in technological areas is the lack of incentives from an early age.
Traditionally, girls have not been encouraged to explore science, technology, engineering and math( STEM).
From a young age, gender stereotypes limit the perception of what women are expected to do, and that translates into little exposure to careers in technology. If girls do not have access to role models in these fields, it hinders the development of their interest in exploring and studying these areas.
On many occasions, homes and schools do not encourage the awakening of technological curiosity in young women, which generates a gap that lasts into adulthood. Women, despite having the same
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