Abstract
There is widespread recognition of the global under-representation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). While several studies have examined the barriers and enablers for women in the West, there has to date been scant evidence of the factors that have enabled career choices for women working in these sectors in the Arab Middle East. This study draws on in-depth interviews with Emirati women working in Information Technology and provides insight into the challenges and enablers they have encountered in their choice to enter a career in STEM.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference on Technology and Business Management |
Subtitle of host publication | ICTBM-14 |
Publisher | International Forum of Management Scholars |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2014 |
Event | International Conference on Technology and Business Management - American University in the Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Duration: 24 Mar 2014 → 26 Mar 2014 |
Conference
Conference | International Conference on Technology and Business Management |
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Country/Territory | United Arab Emirates |
City | Dubai |
Period | 24/03/14 → 26/03/14 |