- Question
Why are men overrepresented in tech?
Tech and software development are industries where men are heavily favoured. Is this because men are naturally driven towards these roles, or because women are turned against them?
Position 1 of 2
Read this position →Boys clubs prevent women from gaining access
This position holds that men are overrepresented in tech because 'boys' club' structures shut women out. It argues that social structures and networks, a male-dominated culture, and technology often designed by and for men combine to keep women out of software and tech work.
Position 2 of 2
Read this position →Men have a natural pre-disposition for technology
This position attributes men's overrepresentation in tech to a natural predisposition. It argues that men tend to be drawn to things rather than people, and are more 'systems-oriented' — a tendency it holds steers them toward technical fields like technology.