Women and IT Scorecard India 2018

The report brings together the experiences of IT professionals in two countries – India andthe UK – with two key aims:

To compare the experiences of IT workers in India and the UK to see what the UKcan learn from the Indian case to increase theparticipation of women in the ITsector
To obtain new insights into gender norms in India and the UK revealed by researchinto work cultures experienced by migrant women

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Key Findings

More women are qualified to a higher degree (Masters or PhD) than men

Gender equality masks lack of diversity in social background, especially amongst women, who tend to come from more privileged backgrounds than men working in the sector

The numbers of women in the most senior roles has shown a marked increase over a five year period (2012-2017), but there are still constraints to progression

Employers are concerned about the impact of pregnancy and childcare on their female workforce and low rates of return to work after maternity

International mobility can lead to career opportunities and skills development, especially for women

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