The Ironhack Blog

You’ve probably heard about the gender gap and there’s a reason why: it’s an issue that permeates practically every industry, but especially tech. The gender gap is defined as a relative disparity between people of different genders and although it’s typically associated with the salary differences between men and women, it can also refer to rights, benefits, or levels of participation and access. 

We’ve talked about what to do when you have a bad interview, but have you thought about what happens when you nail that interview? Probably not. No worries, we’ll break it down and cover everything you need to know. 

Female technology (FemTech) is often thought of as a niche market. And this massively impacts funding. For example, despite representing half of the global population, and spending over $500 billion per year on medical bills, only 4% of healthcare research and development funding is put toward women's health. 

Surprise, surprise, 2022 was another year where men dominated the startup scene –, particularly in health and tech industries. 

Technology plays a crucial role in connecting our physical and digital worlds, bridging the gap between the tangible and intangible. Advancements in technology have blurred the lines between our physical and digital worlds, creating new opportunities for businesses and individuals alike. With the rise of innovative technologies, we can now connect with others, learn new skills, and access products and services from anywhere in the world.

We have a shocking statistic for you: 91.5% web developers are male, according to a 2020 global software development survey. And as of 2022, women claim only 26.7% of jobs across all tech fields. PwC discovered that only 27% of female students said they’d consider a career in tech - and only 3% would make tech their first choice. But 61% of male students said they’d consider the same tech career, so what’s going on? It’s proven that women in tech are quite beneficial and here’s why: