- Published on February 13, 2025
- In AI Features
How Women in Tech Navigate Work-Life Balance & Career Growth
While India boasts the highest percentage of female STEM graduates in the world – nearly 40% in 2021-22 – only 14% of STEM jobs in the country are held by women.
Image by Diksha Mishra
- By Vidyashree Srinivas
The United Nations observes the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 every year to highlight the importance of equal access to and participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The day serves as a powerful reminder that gender equality in STEM is not just a goal but a critical factor in shaping a more inclusive and innovative world.
While India boasts the highest percentage of female STEM graduates in the world – nearly 40% in 2021-22 – only 14% of STEM jobs in the country are held by women. This highlights a critical issue in the tech industry – the ‘leaky pipeline’. Women often exit the workforce at key life stages, including marriage or childbirth, and, sometimes, when family responsibilities intensify. This has led to
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