Find out how pay inequality affects women in technology and what we can do about it.
Introduction
The gender wage gap is the difference in the wages of men and women for the same work.
It is a global problem that affects almost all sectors, including IT.
Women in computer science are still underrepresented and underpaid.
Globally, women occupy only 23% of technology positions.
In the technology sector, women earn up to 10% less.
Women in IT specialist roles earn 7.39% less than men in the same position.
Women in computer technical roles earn 10.18% less than men in the same position.
Causes of the wage gap
There are solutions!
1. Salary Transparency
- Companies must inform candidates about the starting salary.
- They may not ask about salary history.
- Applicants may request information on average and individual salaries, broken down by gender.
2. Information Obligation
- Companies must report annually (or every three years, depending on size) the gender pay gap to the authorities.
3. Access to Justice and Penalties
- Individuals affected by gender-based wage discrimination may receive financial compensation.
4. Extension of Rights
- The standards also protect against intersectional discrimination and include non-binary individuals.
Conclusion
Equal pay in IT is not only fair, it is necessary for progress. Join the change and demand transparency!
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