Professional trajectories in computer consulting from a gender perspective
Abstract
The technology sector and computer consulting specifically, is a masculinized sector. The objective of this article is to make visible the difficulties that women face in this sector, reviewing their trajectories and working conditions, their access to training, the profession and their development as personnel specialized in managing IT projects, advising and implementing solutions in the field of computer consulting. To know the characteristics of this professional field, the methodological approach has been based on carrying out 8 in-depth interviews between computer consulting staff, university students and professors, and managers of consulting companies. Among the conclusions found, the need to take measures to alleviate the lack of women in the profession from the training phase is evident, raising awareness of the importance of this sector that is constantly growing and that can be a great opportunity for job placement.
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