Mentorship and Sponsorship Hurdles

Gender bias can limit the availability of mentorship and sponsorship for women in tech. With fewer women in leadership positions, there are less potential female mentors and sponsors who can guide and advocate for other women within the organization. Likewise, male leaders may unconsciously favor mentoring men over women due to perceived similarities or biases.

Gender bias can limit the availability of mentorship and sponsorship for women in tech. With fewer women in leadership positions, there are less potential female mentors and sponsors who can guide and advocate for other women within the organization. Likewise, male leaders may unconsciously favor mentoring men over women due to perceived similarities or biases.

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