The Lack of Minority Women in Tech isn't Just Bad for the Industry, It's Bad for the World
Oct 9, 2021•Written By Dr. Ayesha Khanna•L'Officiel Singapore
Ayesha Khanna, CEO of an artificial intelligence company, and Nurin Qistina, an aspiring information systems undergraduate, discuss how the dearth of women in tech affects the world at large.
Women still have issues getting into the tech world: In 2020, a report found that male candidates were offered higher salaries than their female counterparts for the same role — at the same company — a troubling 59 percent of the time.
"I think it's ironic that something meant to advance society is so backwards — at least in terms of representation."