Three major dynamics of emancipation
The quali-quanti study conducted by Ifop highlights the role of studies and careers in tech as a vector of emancipation for women. Three main dimensions emerge:
- Economic emancipation: salaries from the first job far higher than parental household incomes;
- Geographical and social emancipation: greater mobility towards urban centers and openness to new cultural environments;
- Family emancipation: early autonomy from parental guardianship and affirmation of a culture of independence.
Career choices based on passion and strategy
The female students surveyed expressed a strong interest in innovation and creativity(89%), as well as in working conditions and career prospects(89%). Tech is seen as both a passionate profession and a lever for social and professional advancement.
Significant autonomy in career choices
Half(50%) of the women surveyed had sought information on tech-related studies and careers on their own, and 44% via their school. Parents, often in the background, play a secondary role, mainly due to their lack of knowledge of the sector.
Training considered demanding but instructive
Training in the tech industry is perceived as stimulating and formative: 81% emphasize a strong learning curve, 78% the ability to work in a team, and 69% the acquisition of creativity and innovation. However, 83% of women say they have encountered at least one gender-related difficulty, although the majority feel they have overcome these obstacles.
Persistent inequalities in working life
The difficulties observed during training extend into the professional sphere: 57% cite obstacles to advancement or pay gaps, 38% a questioning of their legitimacy, and 48% a lack of female role models. These findings testify to an environment still marked by a dominant male culture.
A sector that fosters autonomy and recognition
Despite these obstacles, 96% of women working in tech say they are satisfied with their professional situation. For them, their profession represents a lever for financial autonomy and social recognition: 93% consider their status to be rewarding, and 91% feel recognized for their skills.
