<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
I always wondered why there were less women in Information Technology, as a field. Why do you think that is?
<|assistant|>
I think there are a few reasons why there are fewer women in IT. Firstly, the industry has traditionally had a male dominated culture, which can be off-putting for women. In addition, many traditional technical skills are seen as masculine and there is still the perception that IT is a man’s field. This is not helped by the lack of visible role models of successful female IT professionals. Finally, IT job roles traditionally have a higher threshold for qualifications, and this tends to exclude those from less privileged backgrounds - which tend to be more female. By increasing awareness and creating initiatives to bridge this gender gap, I believe IT will become more inclusive to all.