Women constitute around 36% of India’s tech force as per data from the industry body NASSCOM. Globally the figure is around 28%. While India seems to be faring better compared to global statistics, the tech industry in the country as well as internationally continues to pose challenges for women and non-binary populations in the form of high entry barriers, workplace culture, organisational policies, pay disparities, and many more.
In 1987 renowned computer scientist Anita Borg, who was a vocal advocate for representation of women in the field of technology, started a digital community for women in computing. The community evolved over the years and is today known as AnitaB.org, a global nonprofit organisation that has been working towards advancing women and non-binary in technology.
