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Women and IT Scorecard India 2018

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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

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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