Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Are All Software Engineers Men?
In the field of computer science, the majority of students are male. Why is this? Perhaps women have a lack of interest in computers. It is common to see women in computer related fields, such as graphic design or web design, but less women are graduating in computer science, entering the workforce as software engineers. Computer science is generally seen as a man's occupation, even though women are just as capable of fulfilling the same role as software engineers. For the past few years the percentage of women graduates in computer science has been declining. Perhaps over the next few years, with rising interest in computer science, more women will join the workforce as software engineers.
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I don't really understand why more women are not interested in computer science. I have realized that computer science would be a great career for the group of women who have chosen to stay at home and take care of their children. It seems to me that even as a stay at home mom there are great opportunities for women to develop their skills, write code and perhaps consider taking up freelance work. Many software companies are starting to telecommute which would be a viable option for this group of stay at home women.
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