In today’s Speak Wednesday, we’ll talk about how technology has empowered women in honour of International Women’s Day, a key event in the women’s rights struggle.
There is no disputing the reality that gender discrimination still exists in our society today, which contributes to the shockingly low representation of women in the technology industry. However, it is undeniable that an increasing number of women who have access to technology today have shown how crucial a role technology has played in their growth and in creating opportunities for their empowerment.
Women have had great success in the business sphere by utilizing technology to address business and entrepreneur concerns. A woman can develop entrepreneurial skills, advertise, communicate, and network with individuals in her relevant field through the usage of a smart phone.
Also, the usage of computers has made it possible for girls to receive quality education, giving them the ICT skills they need to thrive in the global job market.
We live in a technological age, and technology has aided in bringing women into income-generating activities, which in turn has reduced women’s poverty and increased their nations’ GDP.
Closing the gender gap in economic participation by around 25% could increase global GDP by an estimated USD $5.3 trillion by 2025, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report.
In conclusion, women’s participation in technology will assist address global issues and create a society that is transformational and supportive of women and men.
Speak Wednesday is an initiative of CFHI to address issues around gender-based violence and gender bias.
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