Equity vs Numbers The Gap in Techs Diversity Metrics

While the tech industry has become more focused on diversity metrics, there is a significant gap in how these numbers translate to real equity and inclusion for women. Metrics tend to focus on recruitment numbers rather than the lived experiences of women in the workplace, including issues of harassment, career advancement, and work-life balance. True progress requires a shift from quantitative to qualitative metrics.

While the tech industry has become more focused on diversity metrics, there is a significant gap in how these numbers translate to real equity and inclusion for women. Metrics tend to focus on recruitment numbers rather than the lived experiences of women in the workplace, including issues of harassment, career advancement, and work-life balance. True progress requires a shift from quantitative to qualitative metrics.

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