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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
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Why are there so few women in information technology? So many software gurus are the same race, gender, and socioeconomic demographic. Why don't women succeed in IT?
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Unfortunately, information technology is an industry that is primarily dominated by men. Women have been historically underrepresented in the sector and the barriers to entry for those seeking a career in information technology can often be prohibitively expensive or difficult to penetrate. Gender based biases, lack of support from educational institutions and family structures and a male-dominated workforce have collectively created a scenario in which women struggle to compete. However, some organizations are working to create more equal opportunities. Initiatives like the Anita Borg Institute work to increase awareness of gender disparities in the industry and provide mentorship programs and scholarships to aspiring female IT professionals.