Women professionals in tech report lower levels of gender bias than in other sectors, says new survey

A large number of women professionals in India have faced gender bias at the workplace, with women in technology reporting lower levels of bias as compared to those working in non-technology sectors, according to a survey by career acceleration platform, The Star in Me.

The ‘Break the Bias’ survey was conducted across over 700 respondents in India, working across large enterprises.

“There is a definite shift in the way organizations are building inclusive workplaces. Having acknowledged the challenges at hand, leaders are introducing several initiatives to attract and engage women talent across career stages,” said Mahua Mukherjee, cofounder of The Star in Me.


Even when it comes to initiatives on gender and bias sensitisation, 72% of the technology respondents said that their organizations had such initiatives as compared to only 46% of non-tech enterprises.

“As organizations tackle the ongoing talent crunch, it is more crucial than ever to address unconscious bias and gender stereotyping. To create inclusive cultures that enable a diverse workforce to thrive, organizations should adopt a three-pronged approach. First, they should educate employees on understanding and tackling bias. Second, they should invest in the growth of women talent to bridge the gender gap in leadership. And third, they should cultivate allies at all levels,” said Uma Kasoji, cofounder of The Star in Me.