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You can't now separate women from Tech, after all the first programmer was a Lady 'Ada'

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Women In Tech: 3 Simple But Effective Tactics On How Companies Can Bridge The Gap Women in tech aren’t exactly a rarity but being in a male-dominated industry can be an uphill battle  .  Mason Frank International   acknowledges  technology being one of the worst represented industries with women making up less than 20%. To bridge the gap, companies, leaders and universities are encouraging women to study a science, technology, engineering or math subject, often known as  STEM .  Elite universities such as   Stanford   and   Berkeley   reported   about 50% of their introductory computer science students being women. Yet last year, the U.S. Census Bureau   released a report   stating twice as many men are employed in STEM occupations than women who hold the same qualifications.  Adia's , People Operations Manager, Elizabeth Wong states, "recruiting women is one issue, but if companies don't have inclusive workplaces, trying to hit some kind of arbitra