In the tech world, there is a glaring issue regarding diversity, especially gender. Despite women showing immense talent and interest in tech careers, they often face numerous obstacles to getting into and staying in the industry. It is particularly tough for women from low-income backgrounds, who have even more hurdles to overcome. This imbalance is not just a problem in one part of the world—it is a global issue affecting places like Africa and the Western world.
This paper dives into this problem, shedding light on how factors like income level intersect with gender to shape a person’s experience in the tech field. However, it is not all doom and gloom. There are examples of real women of different backgrounds who have made it big in Tech despite the odds. However, this paper hopes to inspire change by increasing the number of women involved in the STEM world. We want to show that it is possible to break down the tech entry barriers and create a more inclusive and diverse tech industry for everyone.